May 18th - 22nd 2026
Our 6th lap of lake Michigan
Lap The Lake '26
Our SIXTH ANNUAL event!
Join us as we set off from Evanston, IL, on a nearly 1,000-mile trip around Lake Michigan, stopping at Drag Strips, Harbor Towns, National Parks, and more along the way! We will be ending at the famous Gilmore Car Museum for lunch
Agenda:
Monday - Kick off breakfast at the Double Clutch -Evanston, IL:
Monday - Social hour and dinner in Fond du Lac, WI
Tuesday - Manistique, MI
Wednesday -
Lap The Lake '26
Yup we will be here for #6!
Join us as we set off from Chicago, IL, on a nearly 1,000-mile trip around Lake Michigan, Harbor Towns, National Parks, and more along the way!
We are in planning now, so come back and check out this space for more details. Thinking we have to do it backwards, what do you think?
The Route.
Join us as we circle Lake Michigan! nearly 1,000 miles of 2 lane scenic highways, private car museum tours, national parks, evening main street festivals, and more!
Start: Evanston, IL
Day 1: Manitowoc, WI
Day 2: Munising, MI
Day 3: Mackinac City, MI
Day 4: Frankfort, MI
Finish: Saugatuck, MI
Our routes are hand-picked and consist of scenic highways, lakefront roads, points of interest, twists & and turns, and anything else we can find to make for an epic drive.
Sign Up Today!
1 / Entry is $400 per Vehicle
Entry includes activities, decals, 2 shirts, and swag for one vehicle and one participant. Additional passengers are welcome, but will be charged and extra to cover activities.
2 / Make Your Hotel Reservations
Our group hotel rates will be published on 1/15/26 for all registered participants. You do not have to stay at our partner hotels but you are responsible for your own reservations.
3 / Space is Limited!
We limit this event to 40 teams to preserve a fun atmosphere for all, grab you spot now before we sell out! (We do every year)
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