Wisconsin Camaro Rally 2024
When: Thursday, August 29 - Sunday, September 1st
Where: Wisconsin: Elkhart Lake and surrounding area
Hotels: Click here or on the red "Hotels" button for details
Cost: Check out the details below for each day below
Flyer: Click here to view the flyer PDF in a new window
Please read our full Rally Disclaimer & Cancellation Policy.
Deadlines:
3/31: Last day to pre-register and receive (1) free t-shirt
8/11: Last day to register for:
-Friday's Dinner Party at the Shore Club Resort
-Saturday's Banquet Dinner at Butch & Anne's Pine Grove
-Sunday's Brunch at SoLu Estate Winery
8/25: Last day to pre-register for:
-Friday's Camaro Autocross
-Saturday's All-Camaro Car Show
2024 Schedule
Thursday, August 29th
5:00pm - Close: Wisconsin Camaro Welcome Meet & Greet at The Shore Club Wisconsin
276 Victorian Village Dr., Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
Enter and follow signs for dedicated Camaro-only parking
We kickoff the Wisconsin Camaro Rally 2024 with a Welcome Meet & Greet at The Shore Club Wisconsin, right off of Elkhart Lake. Dedicated Camaro parking on the front lawn for us to enjoy comradery, a scenic Tiki Bar on the lake for beverages, and a cozy speakeasy with excellent food.
It's highly recommended to reserve your hotel arrangements at The Shore Club so you can socialize the full night on campus and drink responsibly. Click on the hotel link above (big red button) for more details.
Costs:
- Food & Beverage at your own cost; no carry-ins allowed
- Free live music
Friday, August 30th
8:00am - 5:00pm: Wisconsin Camaro Autocross at Road America Motorplex
Gate 4, County Rd J, Plymouth, WI 53073
Enter via Gate 4 off of Co Rd J (NOT the main gate)
Road America's Briggs & Stratton Motorplex. Rather than weaving through a sea of cones on a large parking lot - we are racing on a hilly, narrow, course. The course will be laid out to better suit our high-powered, RWD Camaros! What a site to see... a big burly Camaro weaving on the track. See the Motorplex Track Map.
Morning Schedule:
| 8:30 - 9:00am | Check-in |
| 9:15 - 9:45am | Instructed course walk-through |
| 9:45am | Drivers meeting |
| 10:00am | First set of competitive runs begin! |
| 12:00pm | First set ends |
Afternoon Schedule:
| 12:15 - 12:45pm | Optional course walk-through during lunch |
| 12:45pm | Drivers meeting |
| 1:00pm | Second set of competitive runs begin! |
| 2:30pm | Fun runs registration ends |
| 3:00pm | Second set ends |
| 3:15pm | Third set of runs begin. This time fun runs (which may include spectator cars)! |
| 4:15pm | Third set ends |
| 4:30pm | Awards Presentation |
Must register ahead of time. Deadline to register is 8/25.
Your first four runs (which start at 10am) will be your competitive-timed runs (eligible for awards). Once everyone has finished their four timed runs, the autocross track will be opened for timed fun runs for the participants. Even though these runs are timed, they do not count towards the competitive awards.
Awards categories for Camaro competitive classes are sorted by generation of Camaro (1st and 2nd place each). An additional award for fastest time of the day will be given out.
We are partnered with Fox Valley Sports Car Club to assist with event structure and regulations. Track day participants are treated to plenty of track time.
What You Need:
- A Driver's License
- A Camaro in good working order: no loose/worn suspension parts, car battery is securely held in place, tires have no cord or metal showing, brakes and seat belts are in good shape, no big fluid leaks, etc.
- A helmet: loaner helmets available for rent for $30.
Costs:
- $50 for pre-registration DEADLINE is 8/25
- $20 for 3:15-4:15pm for unlimited non-preregistered "fun runs"
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Dinner Party by the Lake at The Shore Club Wisconsin
276 Victorian Village Dr., Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
Dedicated Camaro-only parking on the front lawn
After Camaro Autocross, join us as we caravan from Road America, through historic Elkhart Lake, and end at The Shore Club. If you aren't departing with us from Road America, feel free to meet us at The Shore Club by 5:30pm. We'll have a casual buffet dinner at the banquet hall. Cash bar and live music outside on the deck!
Buffet Includes: Brats, burgers, chicken breast, chips, potato salad, mixed fruit salad, cookies, coffee, iced & hot teas.
Costs:
- $25 per person - Must pre-register. DEADLINE is 8/11
Saturday, August 31st
8:00am - 4:30pm: Wisconsin Camaro Car Show at Road America Motorplex (same place as Friday)
Gate 4, County Rd J, Plymouth, WI 53073
Enter via Gate 4 off of Co Rd J (Just like Friday's Autocross; NOT the main gate)
The weekend's main event - our fifth annual Wisconsin Camaro Car Show. We continue this year at historic Road America! Participants of the all-Camaro car show can enter either judged or non-judged. A dedicated judging team will be judging Camaros from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Trophies will be awarded across several different classifications and specifics for each Camaro generation. Awards ceremony to begin at 4:00pm.
Awards/Trophies:
Same classes as years past. If there is interest in a Survivor class, please let us know on your car details in the registration.
Schedule Overview:
| 7:00am | Volunteers Meeting (vendors may also arrive at this time) |
| 8:00am | GATE 4 & REGISTRATION OPEN Everyone must check-in at the Registration Building |
| 9:00am | Judging may begin |
| 11:00am | REGISTRATION FOR JUDGED CLOSED |
| 12:00pm | REGISTRATION FOR NON-JUDGED CLOSED |
| 2:00pm | Judging scheduled to be completed |
| 3:00pm | Muffler Rap-off (2 awards) |
| 4:00pm | Awards Ceremony and Raffle |
| 5:40pm | Sunset Cruise Driver's Meeting at Awards/Monitor Area |
| 6:15 - 7:00pm | Sunset Cruise on track (must be signed up for this event) |
| 7:00 - 11:00pm | Evening Reception at Butch & Annie's Pine Grove |
Costs:
- $20 for judged (preregister or pay when you enter at Gate 4)
- $15 for non-judged (preregister or pay when you enter at Gate 4)
- Free for spectators (AKA = those who do not have a Camaro)
T-shirts:
- (1) free 2024 Camaro Rally t-shirt per order for those who preregister by March 31st.
- T-shirts, mugs, hats, and other merchandise will be for sale day of event.
5:40pm - 7:00pm: Dedicated Wisconsin Camaro Sunset Cruise ON TRACK
Meet at the Camaro Rally Car Show area. Driver's Meeting at the Awards/TV area at 5:40pm
After the Camaro car show awards presentation, WI Camaro Rally participants will be allowed to drive on a dedicated "Sunset Cruise" around the Road America racetrack. Driver's Meeting at 5:40pm, and the cruise will start approximately at 6:15pm. Alcohol cannot be consumed before this event. Groups will be escorted out and around the track. Pending on group size and time, expect 8-10 laps around the 4-mile pristine track.
Check out this video on YouTube from Ray King from the Rally 2021 Sunset Cruise!
Costs:
- $25 for the Sunset Cruise Limited spots available this year as we don't want to be overcrowded on track
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Evening Reception at Butch & Anne's Pine Grove
W3225 County Rd MM, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
The sunset cruise will end at the Paddock Shop where we will meet quickly to begin our 15 minute drive over to Butch & Anne's Pine Grove. For those who are not participating in the Sunset Cruise, feel free go over to Butch & Anne's Pine Grove any time after 6:00pm. Bar will be available for people to hang out.
Food is catered by the Altona Supper Club.
Costs:
- $30/person for buffet dinner, including:
- Baked chicken, tenderloin tips, & brown gravy meatballs
- Mashed potato, baby reds, gravy, corn, rolls & butter
- Dessert (variety of tortes)
- Coffee, milk, and ice water
- Cash bar for alcoholic drinks
Sunday, September 1st
9:30am - 11:00am: Scenic Kettle Moraine Cruise & Brunch at SoLu Estate Winery
Starting at JAAAGZ Bar & Grill N6845 WI-67, Plymouth, WI 53073;
Meet anytime between 9:00am - 9:45am (bar will be open); Leave at 10:00am
The weekend comes to a close with a scenic Wisconsin Kettle Moraine cruise to SoLu Estate Winery & Meadery for brunch. Cruise will start from JAAAGZ Bar & Grill in Plymouth. Cruise route and details will be available soon!
At SoLu, we'll have a Show-n-Shine around the Pond for those who are interested.
Brunch to be served at 11:00am
Route:
Downloadable PDF with directions - CLICK HERE
Buffet Includes: Breakfast Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Homemade Hash Brown Bake, Buttermilk Pancakes, Coffee, Assorted Juices, Milk, Fresh Fruit Platter, and Assorted Danishes.
Costs:
- $25/person for brunch DEADLINE is 8/11
Our 2024 Wisconsin Charity
Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund
A portion of our proceeds will be donated to the local Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund!
The Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund is a charitable organization dedicated to providing financial assistance for cancer patients and survivors in Sheboygan County. Their organization assists in providing financial "gestures" for eligible cancer patients and survivors in an effort to help ease the stress of the financial burdens associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund also supports cancer patients and survivors by providing a variety of healthy and active living activities.
Please visit their website to learn more about them and ways they help our community!
Rally 2024 T-Shirt Artwork
2021: Featured Joel Haseleau's beautiful 1967 Camaro RS.
2022: Featuring Dave Kattner's drop dead gorgeous pair of black and white 1974 Camaro LTs!
2023: Featuring Jacob Drahonovsky's smokin hot IROC-Z
2024: Featuring Gene Thede's rockin' 1998 SS Convertible
