7th Annual Greg Schilling Memorial At Legendary Hilltop June 26th

By Matt Chalfant

The highly anticipated 7th Annual Greg Schilling Memorial paying $1,699 to win for AMRA Modifieds, will be held at the Legendary Hilltop Speedway for the first time in the races history, on June 26th 2015 at the ¼ mile track just outside of Marietta Ohio. The track which opened in the mid 1960’s and has most recently been in operation since 2012, has quickly become a hot spot for competitive racing, large crowds and special events. On June 26th, the staff at Legendary Hilltop and the Schilling family and friends hope to the take the always special Greg Schilling Memorial to even greater levels of excitement for both fans and teams. In a night that is sure to feature great racing along with special activities and tributes to Greg Schilling, the event will be more than just a race, but rather a night of celebrating, remembering and honoring one of the area’s most respected and admired racers, Greg Schilling.

Since its inception, the Greg Schilling Memorial has been held as one of the most highly regarded events in the Ohio valley racing season. The race that features strong car counts, great racing action and excellent payouts, has helped pave the way for the event to become a “can’t miss” event for race fans and race teams from across the region. As the Greg Schilling Memorial race moves from Skyline Speedway to the Legendary Hilltop Speedway for the 2015 season, fans and teams can expect many great traditions to continue, along with a new level of excitement and a renewed sense of competition with the ¼ mile action track, playing host to this star studded event. With past winners of the memorial race including names such as Aukland, Berwanger and Conley, modified drivers from across the region hope to add their name to this coveted list of winners and forever establish themselves as an integral part of carrying on a great racing legacy.

Preliminary racing activities for the Greg Schilling Memorial are kicked off by a Qualifier race on June 5th, held at Legendary Hilltop with a $999 to win AMRA Modified Feature race, along with a guaranteed starting spot up for grabs. The starting spot, will be officially rewarded to its recipient on June 26th as it will be given to the highest finishing driver from the qualifier who fails to race their way into the feature event on the night of the memorial race (June 26th). The memorial race features an exciting format of heat races, last chance consolation races and even an auction for a final starting position in which the proceeds will benefit the Greg Schilling Memorial Fund.

The Greg Schilling Memorial evening (June 26th) will feature great racing in the AMRA Modifieds, as well as the AMRA Late Models and Sport Mods plus racing in the Mini Wedge class. In addition to exciting racing, fans will be treated to various surprises and additions to the evening’s festivities such as a special chance for fans to ride in a ‘2 seater” modified, courtesy of Junior Nolan. Legendary Hilltop and various parties are also working to add numerous additions to the event for 2015 with both fans and teams in mind, including giveaways and numerous additional monetary rewards going to modified drivers throughout the evening.

Fans and teams who attend this event, are not just supporting a race, but rather supporting Greg Schilling’s legacy by supporting the Greg Schilling Memorial Fund. The memorial fund was established in memory of Greg by his family. As this fund grows the money will be put back into the community in the form of scholarships for a Fort Frye and Waterford High School senior graduate in honor of Greg. To date, $12,000 has been donated in Scholarships to graduating seniors.

In addition to the scholarships, the fund also assists individuals or families that have an illness or a life altering event that requires financial assistance. To date, $26,750 has been handed out to individuals or families in need.

The Greg Schilling Memorial has always been a special night of racing for all involved and 2015 looks to continue to be that way. Paying $1,699 to win for the AMRA Modifieds, plus Legendary Hilltop waiving any track registration fees for first time racers and the AMRA waiving any temporary license fees needed to participate that evening, thanks to a special sponsor who wishes to remain anonymous, the event will be held with racers and fans in mind. As final preparations are made for the event, fans are asked to watch AMRAModified.com as well as Legendary Hilltop’s social media sites and legendaryhilltopspeedway.com, for up to the minute information on the Greg Schilling Memorial race.

Legendary Hilltop Speedway and the Schilling family encourage you to come out and support a special night of racing in honor of a special racer who touched the hearts of many with his great spirit, great courage and great legacy that helped make our world a better place both on and off the track.

If you would like to be a sponsor of this race, please contact Kenny Johnson 304-615-2899 or Mike McPherson 740-590-3105 to be a part of this great event!