ELKHART LAKE WELCOME PARTY - INDYCAR

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2025 SCHEDULE

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM -  Event Hours

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM -  Band Hours (Outdoor Bandstand)

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  - Silent Auction Hours (In Saloon)

6:00 PM - Dusk - Car Show - (Alley)

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Bartender Challenge Hours (Outside Stop Inn Tavern)

BARTENDER CHALLENGE ROSTER:

Bryce Aron

Townsend Bell

Will Buxton

Jack Harvey

James Hinchcliffe

Louis Foster

Dario Franchitti

Kevin Lee

Augie Pabst

Dave 'Poppy' Popielarz

Michael Shank

Rinus VeeKay

WINNERS

1ST - AUGIE PABST

2ND - RINUS VEEKAY

3RD - JAMES HINCHCLIFFE

ROOKIE AWARD - LOUIS FOSTER

8:55 PM Award Bartender Challenge Podium (Outdoor Bandstand)

BAND SCHEDULE (The Chocolateers)

6:00 PM  – 7:30 PM 

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (in between bartending shifts)

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Visit the ELWP Info Table in the Alley!
Stop by to learn more about Racing for Kids and shop exclusive merch — all for a great cause:

Spotted Cow Donation Wristband - $15
ELWP Koozies -  $5
Wisconsin Girl Mafia Trucker Hats -  $30
Racing for Kids Hats - $20 Adult, $15 Kids
All net proceeds benefit Racing for Kids.

**Schedule, Bartenders & Locations subject to change

Email for sponsorship coop@cooperconsultingevents.com

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