Skyline Speedway Readies for Rumble on the Ridge
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After a spring where the racing schedule has been dominated by Mother Nature, the Skyline Speedway in Stewart Ohio is preparing to kick start it’s summer stretch of racing with the 3rd Annual ‘Rumble on the Ridge’ weekend June 14th & 15th. The fan-favorite event will feature 2 full nights of racing, highlighted by Friday’s, 16th Annual Greg Schilling Memorial UMP Modified special and then Saturday’s $3,000 Late Model to win special with accompanying complete shows each evening. In addition to the busy racing schedule, the event features FREE camping, live music, and Skyline’s traditional post-race bonfire on Friday night.
Returning after a 9-year absence, the Greg Schilling Memorial returns home to its original venue on Friday night, with a $1,299 to win / $199 to start UMP Modified showdown. The race, which has established itself as one of the richest and most competitive Modified shows within the Ohio Valley region. The show expected to feature a who’s who of Modified talents, all while raising money for the Greg Schilling Memorial Fund. The Friday show will also feature a complete $1,500 to win Late Model program plus full Sport Mod and Tri-State Outlaw Street Stock program.
Racing will continue on Saturday, as the track will return to action 24 hours later with a $3,000 to win mid-summer Late Model special. Despite its only short existence, the ‘Rumble on the Ridge’ has quickly established itself as a very competitive Late Model special, with standout talents such as Corey Conley, Derek Rogers, and Tyler Carpenter all scoring wins in its previous runnings. Saturday’s show will also feature another $1,200 to win UMP Modified special, plus a $550 to win Sport Mod and $500 to win Tri-State Street Stock program.
Skyline Speedway owner Jeff Burdette is excited to grow the ‘Rumble on the Ridge’ weekend again in 2024, with increased purses over 2023’s event and the reintroduction of the Schilling Memorial to Skyline. Partnering with the Schilling family and event organizer Kenny Johnson, the track is excited to help continue the story and legacy of former Skyline competitor Greg Schilling. To date, the Memorial Fund has raised more than $150,000 which has been distributed back into the Ohio Valley via college scholarships and financial assistance to families fighting cancer and the expenses endured in that battle. Through T-shirt sales, 50/50 and more.. Friday’s show is an event worth supporting and is the perfect kick-off to one of the biggest racing events of the summer in the Ohio Valley.
Fans are welcome to camp on the property all weekend, with free primitive camping available. Skyline’s social media sites will provide updates and further instructions as the weekend approaches.
Additionally, fans and race teams alike are invited to attend Friday’s Post-Race bonfire, which will feature live music by Parkersburg West Virginia’s, Corey Galbreath immediately following Friday’s program.
The event will kick off Friday with Gates Opening at 4 PM and Hot Laps set for 7PM (Both Nights). General Admission is $20 each evening, with Kids 10 & Under, remaining free. Pits will be $40, with a 2-day option of $75.
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