ELKHART LAKE WELCOME PARTY - INDYCAR

2026 SCHEDULE

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM -  Event Hours

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

**Band paused during Bartender Challenge

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

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Bartender Challenge Hours (Alley)

**Subject to change

BARTENDER CHALLENGE CURRENT ROSTER:

Augie Pabst Jr.

Augie Pabst Jr. is owner of Pabst Racing, a championship-winning team competing in the USF Pro 2000 and USF2000 series.

Bryce Aron

Bryce Aron is an INDY NXT driver for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Carson Etter

Carson Etter competes in INDY NXT for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Dario Franchitti

Dario Franchitti is a four-time IndyCar Series Champion, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner, and driver advisor for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Hunter McElrea

Hunter McElrea is a New Zealand racing driver competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with United Autosports USA. and former INDY NXT driver. 

Jack Harvey

Jack Harvey is an Indianapolis 500 veteran who competes with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and serves as a FOX Sports pit reporter for INDYCAR coverage. 

James Hinchcliffe

James Hinchcliffe is a six-time INDYCAR race winner and current INDYCAR analyst for FOX Sports. 

James Roe

James Roe is an Irish racing driver competing in INDY NXT for Chip Ganassi Racing. 

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee is a longtime motorsports broadcaster and pit reporter for FOX Sports.

Louis Foster

Louis Foster is an INDYCAR driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and the 2025 INDYCAR Rookie of the Year.

Max Papis
Max Papis is a former INDYCAR, NASCAR, and sports car racing driver, founder of Max Papis Innovations, and an INDYCAR Race Steward.

Michael Shank

Michael Shank is the co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing and the winning team owner of the 2026 Indianapolis 500. The organization also competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

Tony Kanaan
Tony Kanaan is the Team Principal of Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, as well as the 2004 IndyCar Series Champion and 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner.

Rinus VeeKay

Rinus VeeKay is an INDYCAR driver for Juncos Hollinger Racing.

Visit the ELWP Info Table
Stop by to learn more about Racing for Kids and shop exclusive merch — all for a great cause:
ELWP Koozies -  $5
Wisconsin Girl Mafia Trucker Hats -  $30
Racing for Kids Hats - $20 Adult, $15 Kids

Visit the OVERTAKEN Table

Come see Author of the novel OVERTAKEN Elisabeth Oliver in person at her booth. She will be selling and signing copies of her book. A portion of every book sale on site will be donated to the two event charities. 

Email for sponsorship coop@cooperconsultingevents.com

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