Elkhart Lake WI July 16 - 18 - LotusTalk

swede · 06-06-2009, 01:08 PM

Just decided to go to this event but it seems like all good places to stay is already taken

Does anyone have any recommendations? Would not mind renting a house but a resort would be my preference.

evomind · 06-07-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by swede

Just decided to go to this event but it seems like all good places to stay is already taken

Does anyone have any recommendations? Would not mind renting a house but a resort would be my preference.

some of the pricey resorts in shegoygen have availability if u wanna stay 30 miles away and pay abt 280 a night.
i found a place 11 miles away and as of friday they had 3 rooms available.
i dont have the name here but if u pm me ill have the info tomorrow.
they are 150 a night.

dasmoofler · 06-07-2009, 12:13 PM

Camp!

Moto44 · 06-07-2009, 12:15 PM

It's often deadly hot that time of year, but I'm curious, what's going on?

dasmoofler · 06-07-2009, 12:18 PM

Road America | Road Racing at its Best! | Kohler International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by FORD
It's cool to just go there for Friday even if you don't go to the race track. Most of the cool cars parade through town.

swede · 06-07-2009, 12:21 PM

The resort sounds good to me, I will PM you Evo.

Moto44: This is whats on the schedule with a lap around the track as well. (See below)

I think I skip camping this time of the year, cant get enough cold beer in the Elise to make that work

Mats

Kohler International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by FORD
July 16-19
This signature event draws over 1000 entries for racing, touring and the Road & Track Concours d'Elegance. GT40 event marque festivities include a feature race, special guests and activities. Historic Grand Prix adds zip to the international flavor.

dasmoofler · 06-07-2009, 12:21 PM

swede · 06-07-2009, 12:25 PM

Cool

Thanks for the movie clip

RacyTracy · 06-07-2009, 12:34 PM

I used to stay at Sharp's Resort....but it's been sold off ....and I've camped at Plymouth Rock Camping Resort....it was fine.

swede · 06-07-2009, 12:37 PM

I am kinda over the camping thing for the rest of my life, did 105 nights in a tent one year, but that was in the army.

Last time I sleept in a tent was last saturday because my 7 year old wanted to. The tent was inside my livingroom

RacyTracy · 06-07-2009, 12:42 PM

Did you check for places in Plymouth?

DPM · 06-07-2009, 12:49 PM

Most everything within 75 miles is booked a year in advance for the BRIC. Drive a little and save a lot! Milwaukee isn't too far of a drive to Elkhart.

GR82DRV · 06-07-2009, 02:15 PM

We're planning to go but we're close enough to just day-trip it. (2 hours away).

If you find a reasonable hotel in Appleton, Oshkosh, or Fon Du Lac, the drive is less than an hour through some beautiful rolling countryside... a great way to start and finish the day.

You might look up some of the smaller towns and see what they have available. I'll bet most people only consider the bigger places.

swede · 06-07-2009, 02:35 PM

I hope what Evomind mentioned will work out if not I will check plymouth and other areas. Plenty of rooms in Fond du lac available.

JimK · 06-07-2009, 03:33 PM

Nothing in Plymouth. I'll be at the Baymont in Sheboygan Falls. This should be a great event. Featured marque will be 3.0 litre turbocharged F1 cars! My son and I will be there Sat. and Sunday.
PS: make your reservations for ALMS while your at it, as hotels book for that one fast too.

swede · 06-07-2009, 05:10 PM

What car are you driving there Jim?

Mats

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimK

Nothing in Plymouth. I'll be at the Baymont in Sheboygan Falls. This should be a great event. Featured marque will be 3.0 litre turbocharged F1 cars! My son and I will be there Sat. and Sunday.
PS: make your reservations for ALMS while your at it, as hotels book for that one fast too.

JimK · 06-08-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swede

What car are you driving there Jim?

Mats

NSX if just my son and I, Accord if he brings a buddy.

carl · 06-08-2009, 05:30 PM

You can stay in PT Washington (35mi) or the northern suburbs of Mil (50mi) I.E. Mequon. I lived there before Santa Barbara it was 50minutes to the track. If you have something fun to drive take the Kettle Moraine scenic drive its 70miles of great roads. I go back for the event every year. Friday is a good day at the track you get to walk around and talk to the drivers. have fun carl

swede · 06-08-2009, 06:56 PM

Got a room at some resort in Sheboygan for Thursday and Friday so I am set. Driving the Elise there, hopefully SC'ed before that if time allows.

m3m750 · 06-28-2009, 11:04 PM

While in Elkhart Lake, I highly reccomend dinner at the Paddock Club. It's on Lake Street, about a block up from Siebkens, on the other side of the street. It's one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. We're having dinner there twice next weekend while we're in town. We're staying at the Osthoff -- a bit easier getting a room for a non-race weekend. Wanted to check out the new Siebkens condos, but they didn't have anything facing the lake, and I want to be able to sit out on my porch and watch the fireworks.

06-06-2009, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	Elkhart Lake WI July 16 - 18 Just decided to go to this event but it seems like all good places to stay is already taken Does anyone have any recommendations? Would not mind renting a house but a resort would be my preference. __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Tinted Windows, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftermod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 255W, VonHep dashbag, Lotus Driving Lights, S111 trunk bag, micro mirror, carbon center console, in dash Ipod

06-07-2009, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,791	It's often deadly hot that time of year, but I'm curious, what's going on? __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

06-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	The resort sounds good to me, I will PM you Evo. Moto44: This is whats on the schedule with a lap around the track as well. (See below) I think I skip camping this time of the year, cant get enough cold beer in the Elise to make that work Mats Kohler International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by FORD July 16-19 This signature event draws over 1000 entries for racing, touring and the Road & Track Concours d'Elegance. GT40 event marque festivities include a feature race, special guests and activities. Historic Grand Prix adds zip to the international flavor. __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Tinted Windows, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftermod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 255W, VonHep dashbag, Lotus Driving Lights, S111 trunk bag, micro mirror, carbon center console, in dash Ipod

06-07-2009, 12:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	Cool Thanks for the movie clip __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Tinted Windows, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftermod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 255W, VonHep dashbag, Lotus Driving Lights, S111 trunk bag, micro mirror, carbon center console, in dash Ipod

06-07-2009, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,074	I used to stay at Sharp's Resort....but it's been sold off ....and I've camped at Plymouth Rock Camping Resort....it was fine. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

06-07-2009, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Camp!

06-07-2009, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Road America \| Road Racing at its Best! \| Kohler International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by FORD It's cool to just go there for Friday even if you don't go to the race track. Most of the cool cars parade through town.

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06-07-2009, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	I am kinda over the camping thing for the rest of my life, did 105 nights in a tent one year, but that was in the army. Last time I sleept in a tent was last saturday because my 7 year old wanted to. The tent was inside my livingroom __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Tinted Windows, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftermod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 255W, VonHep dashbag, Lotus Driving Lights, S111 trunk bag, micro mirror, carbon center console, in dash Ipod

06-07-2009, 12:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,074	Did you check for places in Plymouth? __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

06-07-2009, 12:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	Most everything within 75 miles is booked a year in advance for the BRIC. Drive a little and save a lot! Milwaukee isn't too far of a drive to Elkhart. __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

06-07-2009, 02:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
GR82DRV Et tu Lotus? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 197	We're planning to go but we're close enough to just day-trip it. (2 hours away). If you find a reasonable hotel in Appleton, Oshkosh, or Fon Du Lac, the drive is less than an hour through some beautiful rolling countryside... a great way to start and finish the day. You might look up some of the smaller towns and see what they have available. I'll bet most people only consider the bigger places.

06-07-2009, 02:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	I hope what Evomind mentioned will work out if not I will check plymouth and other areas. Plenty of rooms in Fond du lac available. __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Tinted Windows, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftermod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 255W, VonHep dashbag, Lotus Driving Lights, S111 trunk bag, micro mirror, carbon center console, in dash Ipod

06-07-2009, 03:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
JimK rooster Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 2,139	Nothing in Plymouth. I'll be at the Baymont in Sheboygan Falls. This should be a great event. Featured marque will be 3.0 litre turbocharged F1 cars! My son and I will be there Sat. and Sunday. PS: make your reservations for ALMS while your at it, as hotels book for that one fast too. __________________ curator of C32B, J35Z3, J37A1, F20C. former 2ZZGE owner.

06-08-2009, 05:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
carl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,048	You can stay in PT Washington (35mi) or the northern suburbs of Mil (50mi) I.E. Mequon. I lived there before Santa Barbara it was 50minutes to the track. If you have something fun to drive take the Kettle Moraine scenic drive its 70miles of great roads. I go back for the event every year. Friday is a good day at the track you get to walk around and talk to the drivers. have fun carl __________________ User formerly known as 4carl Last edited by carl : 06-08-2009 at 07:59 PM.

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06-08-2009, 06:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	Got a room at some resort in Sheboygan for Thursday and Friday so I am set. Driving the Elise there, hopefully SC'ed before that if time allows. __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Tinted Windows, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftermod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 255W, VonHep dashbag, Lotus Driving Lights, S111 trunk bag, micro mirror, carbon center console, in dash Ipod

06-28-2009, 11:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
m3m750 Born to drive Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 947	While in Elkhart Lake, I highly reccomend dinner at the Paddock Club. It's on Lake Street, about a block up from Siebkens, on the other side of the street. It's one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. We're having dinner there twice next weekend while we're in town. We're staying at the Osthoff -- a bit easier getting a room for a non-race weekend. Wanted to check out the new Siebkens condos, but they didn't have anything facing the lake, and I want to be able to sit out on my porch and watch the fireworks. __________________ Ways to get to the office: 2005 Elise, AS, Stage II, Fujita intake, better speakers 2005 Acura MDX 2008 MB CLS550 2001 Ducati Monster 750 1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet