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Coordination & Booking Brief

Road America
Hospitality Weekend

GT World Challenge America · Booking & logistics handoff
Road America  ·  Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin  ·  August 28–30, 2026
At a glance
~14
In the party
3 hosts + ~11 confirmed guests
8
Room nights to book
Staggered — see travel patterns
Aug 28–30
Event window
Base: The Osthoff Resort
How this works

Cielo coordinates and secures the bookings below. Auctus holds budget approval — confirm deposits, minimums, and cancellation terms back to Auctus before committing. Point of contact: (708) 966-3025.

Guest onboarding

How guests register

Guests self-register with CieloVision at cielovision.com/gt-world-challenge-experience/. Two dropdowns default wrong — flag both to every guest so attribution and the correct race land.

FieldCorrect selectionNote
Race SelectionRoad America: Aug. 28th–30thOther options: Barber Motorsports (Sep 25–27), Indianapolis (Oct 8–10).
Who Referred You?Procode AI / The Auctus GroupDropdown defaults to “CieloVision” — guests must switch it or we lose attribution.
Days attendingFri / Sat / Sun or All ThreeCaptures per-day headcount.
Optional ExperienceHot lap interest (checkbox)Availability varies by event.
Submit“Request My Invitation”Approval required before it's confirmed.
After registration

On approval, each guest gets a confirmation email from CieloVision CRO Jud Stone. ~1 week out, a branded info email follows (ticket pickup, detailed schedule, raceway map, instructions). A CieloVision guide is assigned per guest and reaches out to confirm attendance and any special activities.

Who & when

Travel patterns

Three hosts, staggered arrivals. Primary airport is MKE (Milwaukee, ~1h21m to Elkhart Lake); ATW (Appleton, ~1h) is a secondary to check.

TravelerRouteArrivesDepartsNights
JohnSBP → MKEThu, Aug 27 (PM)Mon, Aug 31 (AM)4
JeffLAX → MKEFri, Aug 28 (AM)Sun, Aug 30 (late)2
KamLAX → MKEFri, Aug 28Sun, Aug 302
TotalOsthoff room block8

If John shifts to a Sunday-late departure, total room nights drop to 7. Flag any fare difference to Auctus before locking.

Run of show

The weekend

ThursdayAug 27
PMJohn arrives (SBP → MKE), car transfer to Elkhart Lake, check in to The Osthoff.
FridayAug 28
AMJeff & Kam arrive (LAX → MKE), car transfer to Osthoff.
DayTrack day with guests — practice & qualifying. Credentials scale to the day's headcount.
EveWelcome dinner — ~8, casual, in the village.
SaturdayAug 29
DayFull race day at Road America with guests.
EveMarquee client dinner — ~14, private room. Book now (Paddock Club may not seat the full group).
SundayAug 30
DayRace finale — party of 7.
LateJeff & Kam depart (MKE → LAX).
MondayAug 31
AMJohn departs (MKE → SBP).
Scope of work

What to book

01 · Lodging

The Osthoff Resort

  • 8 room nights, Elkhart Lake — per the travel pattern above.
  • Request an 8-room courtesy/contract block; ask if they'll hold 8 even if standard block language starts nearer 10.
  • Request a shuttle / car-service quote at the same time.
  • Budget fallback if the block can't be secured: AmericInn by Wyndham Plymouth (near the circuit).
02 · Dining

Two dinners

  • Sat Aug 29 — marquee dinner, ~14. Confirm a private room that seats the group — Paddock Club may not fit; source a larger space if needed. Reservations open 60 days out; start coordination now.
  • Fri Aug 28 — welcome dinner, ~8. Casual & walkable: Harry's Pizza e Vino, The Full Monty, or Lake Street Cafe.
  • Capture dietary restrictions with the final headcount.
03 · Ground & access

Transfers

  • Pre-booked car service for airport transfers (MKE ↔ Elkhart Lake) + local rideshare allowance.
  • No rental cars — staggered travel and hosted dinners with alcohol make rideshare cleaner.
  • Credentials (7/day Fri & Sun; Paddock Club access Sat) are held by Auctus — confirm counts only.
Sequence

Actions & deadlines

TimingActionConfirm back to Auctus
NowContact Osthoff group sales — 8-room block + shuttle/car quote.Block terms, deposit, cancellation window.
NowCall Paddock Club — Saturday Aug 29 group dinner for 8.Deposit / minimum spend, menu options.
NowSoft-hold Friday dinner for 7 (Harry's / Full Monty / Lake Street).Which venue held.
60–90 daysAuctus provides the locked guest list & dietary needs; confirm dinner deposits/minimums against it.Set single F&B point of contact.
6–8 weeksLock airport-transfer schedule against confirmed flights.Transfer times per traveler.
Event weekReconfirm headcounts, menus/seating, transport, staff coverage.Final run sheet.
Directory

Vendor contacts

Websites confirmed from public sources (July 5, 2026). Phone numbers to be confirmed on first contact.

VendorRoleWebsitePhone
The Osthoff ResortLodging — baseosthoff.com(920) 876-3366 · resv 855-876-3399
AmericInn by Wyndham PlymouthLodging — budget fallbackwyndhamhotels.com/americinn(920) 892-2669
Paddock ClubSaturday dinnerpaddockclubelkhartlake.com(920) 876-3288
The Full MontyFriday dinner optionthefullmontyelkhartlake.com(920) 876-8921
Harry's Pizza e VinoFriday dinner optionharryspizzaevino.com(920) 781-2009
Lake Street CafeFriday dinner optionlakestreetcafe.com(920) 876-2142
The Auctus GroupClient / budget approvalauctusgrp.com(708) 966-3025