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May 19-23, 2025
Our 5th lap of lake Michigan

Lap The Lake '25

Our FIFTH 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!  

HOTELS:

Evanston, IL: Hilton Garden Inn Evanston - $169 - Booking Link

Manitowoc, WI: Holiday Inn Manitowoc - $139 - Booking Link

Munising, MI: Comfort Inn Munising - $149-189- 906-387-6600

Mackinac City, MI: Holiday Inn Mackinaw City - $102 - 231-436-7100 

Frankfort, MI: Harbor Lights Resort - $155 - 231-352-9614

Saugatuck, MI: American Inn - $249 - (269) 857-8581

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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?

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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.

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Sign Up Today!

1 / Entry is $349 per Vehicle

Entry includes activities, decals, 2 shirts, and swag for one vehicle and two participants. Additional passengers are welcome, but will be charged and extra $50 per person at check in to cover activities.

2 / Make Your Hotel Reservations

Our group hotel rates will be published on 1/15/25 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 60 teams to preserve a fun atmosphere for all, grab you spot now before we sell out! (We do every year)

Forest Road

Testimonials

I've always been a car lover but have never fully immersed myself in the car club scene, nor participated in a car rally.   

 

In 2021, when the opportunity to participate in the Lap the Lake rally presented itself, I jumped at the chance.  It was positioned as a casual event, for car lovers wanting to navigate the less-traveled roads of the Wisconsin and Michigan, and that all appealed to me. 

 

I had expectations that it would be entertaining and enjoyable... but it ended up being a BLAST!  The selected route allowed drivers to take in the landscape, other rally-goers were friendly and fun, and my old British car made it without a hiccup.  It all greatly exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to do it again in 2022! 

Nick

1986 Jaguar XJ6

Chicago

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