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3rd Annual Greg Schilling Memorial/I-77 Road Warrior Weekend
Big Bucks for the AMRA Modifieds

MT. ALTO, WV-The sign above the AMRA Schilling/I-77 Enterprises door reads, "Invaders Welcome-Enter at Your Own Risk." In theory yes, but in reality neither the office, nor the sign exist. What is coming on the horizon, however, is one of the biggest dirt, open wheel weekends of the year. The American Motor Racing Association will host the 3rd Annual Greg Schilling Memorial, this Friday, June 25 at Billy Jarrell's Skyline Speedway in Stewart, Ohio; then the AMRA Road Warriors meet up at I-77 Raceway Park in Fairplain, WV for another lucrative pay-off.
With its lavish purse and $1699-to-win price tag, the 3rd annual Greg Schilling Memorial Race asserts the AMRA as America's "number one" sanctioning body of open-wheeled modifieds. Known as America's Most Competitive Open-wheeled Modified Series, the AMRA sanctions weekly racing series in three states; playing host to one of the most prestigious touring series in its "Road Warrior Challenge" tour. The Malta AMRA Series is also known for its healthy point fund and contingencies program.
"Once again we are honored to be hosting this event for the AMRA," said AMRA President Larry Keefer. "Greg Schilling was a great racer. We miss him and his competitive nature and warm personality. He meant a lot to his fans and racing in general."
Greg Schilling was one of the early young-guns in the Ohio Valley area when IMCA E-Mods migrated to the Ohio Valley from the Midwest. Greg was a hard-charger and won many races in the Ohio Valley area. Additionally, he later extended his fine talents to the AMRA circuit. Whenever the #99 was in the line-up, it was one car that fans could count on to be a front-runner. Not only was Greg a great racer, but he was a friend to many on the local racing scene. These friends, racers, and sponsors have all come together in a big way to honor Greg's legacy.
The purse for the event parallels a full-blown late model pay-off, featuring nearly $7500 for the first five positions, The payoff is still the same with 19 cars starting according to one of the organizers: Payoff 1-$1699, 2-$1599, 3-$1499, 4-$1399, 5-$1299, 6-$1199, 7-$1099, 8-$999, 9-$899, 10-$799, 11-$699, 12-$599, 13-$499, 14-$399, 15-$299, 16-$199, 17-$199, 18-$199 & 19-$199. The "99" at the end of each pay-off position is in honor of Schilling's number 99.
The inaugural winner was Chris Stotts, Shade, Ohio and last year's winner was Late Model Hall of Famer, Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio.
The AMRA would like to remind everyone that the M-100 tires are now legal in all AMRA events. Friday's event will not be a Road Warrior race, but will be a gem of an event in the cornerstone of the AMRA. Saturday, I-77 Raceway Park will host the Road Warriors and many outside invaders in town for this huge racing event.
At I-77 Raceway Park, Gates Open - 3 pm; Concessions Open - 3 pm; Drivers Meetings - 5:45 pm; and
Hot Laps Begin at 6:00 pm. For More information please contact Kenney Newhouse - 304-552-8804; Craig Givens - 304-989-3305; or Shon Parsons - 304 531 3718 or visit << www.racei77.com >> The track entrance is just off the Fairplain, WV exit of I-77. Google maps address is 63 Cedar Lakes Dr., Ripley, WV 25271.
Skyline and I-77 Raceway are just a little over 60 miles apart and approximately an hour and 15 minutes of driving time.
Also on the racing card June 25 at Skyline is a regular show for AMRA Late Models and Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association 410 Sprints, Mod Lites and Mini-Wedges. For further information about Skyline Speedway visit << www.skylinespeedway.net >> or call 304-539-4410 or the track phone at 740-662-4111.