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🌱 Headed to Road America this weekend? Here’s what’s racing and when

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Elkhart Lake! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to Road America this weekend? Here’s what’s racing and when
  • Why Fireman’s Park might be your easiest perfect day at the lake
  • How a Vegemite taste-test eased podium pressure at Road America

Also on today's calendar: Oak Creek July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Road America hosts Cheese Capital Cup June 26-28 (thenorthwestern.com) — Later this week, Road America in Elkhart Lake will host the Cheese Capital Cup June 26–28, bringing Trans Am, International GT, Formula Race Promotions, karting, and autocross action to town. Families can enjoy on-site camping, concessions, trams, and even free admission for kids 16 and under, plus a special Trans Am car parade to downtown Plymouth on June 26.
   

• 12 Wisconsin Summer Day Trips Where Lakes, Caves, And Small Towns Do The Heavy Lifting (everafterinthewoods.com) — If you’re craving an easy summer escape close to home, Fireman’s Park and Beach in Elkhart Lake gets a glowing shout-out as a relaxed, spring-fed swimming spot with rentals and a laid-back small-town vibe. The guide also rounds up other Wisconsin caves, lakes, and parks worth a day trip, but emphasizes how Elkhart Lake quietly stands out.
   

• Will Power Gives His Team Penske Replacement a Surprising Endorsement (autoweek.com) — IndyCar fans just saw Elkhart Lake’s Road America spotlighted as Will Power and his Team Penske replacement David Malukas shared the podium at the XPEL Grand Prix. The story focuses on their growing respect, Malukas’ strong season in Power’s old car, and a lighthearted Vegemite encounter that helped ease the pressure of stepping into a legendary seat.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Plymouth. Apply here.
  • Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead in Plymouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkhart Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plymouth

  • Karnitz, Schumacher, Schmidt, Johnson tally Plymouth Mid-Season triumphs (1065thebuzz.com)
  • National Dairy Shrine Awards $85,000 in Scholarships to Students (cowsmo.com)

Sheboygan Falls

  • What to know about I-43 ramp closures impacting Sheboygan area soon (sheboyganpress.com)
  • Sheboygan County Seeks Applicants for Aging & Disability Advisory Committee (seehafernews.com)

Kohler

  • Who made the 2026 Lakeshore Elite boys track & field team and was AOTY? (sheboyganpress.com)
  • Wisconsin in America at 250: A look at some great Wisconsin business founders (dairylandsentinel.com)

Ok Elkhart Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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