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Kansas Speedway selected a winner in 35th annual Telly Awards

The Telly Awards has named Kansas Speedway as a bronze winner in the 35th Annual Telly Awards for the online commercial titled “Tailgate-Coolers-Midway.”

There were nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries.

“Receiving a Telly award is terrific praise for our team,” said Kansas Speedway Vice President of Marketing and Sales Chris Schwartz. “Being recognized for online creative work is a testament to our agency partner Kuhn & Wittenborn and their understanding of and vision for our business.”

The winning commercial can be viewed by visiting the link below:
www.youtube.com/kansasspeedwaycom.

The Telly Awards were founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.

Tickets are currently on sale for Kansas Speedway’s June 7 IMSA races, the Oct. 3 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, the Oct. 4 Kansas Lottery 300 (NASCAR Nationwide Series) and the Oct. 5 Hollywood Casino 400, the fourth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. For more information, see www.kansasspeedway.com.

Father’s Day run benefits three charities

The Kevin Gray Father’s Day 5k run-walk on Saturday, June 14, at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan., was created to honor the former KC Sports Commission president and father of four daughters, Kevin Gray.

Gray died on June 15, 2011, from a rare form of cancer. The run-walk started in 2012.

“Family and sports were very important to Kevin,” said President and CEO Kathy Nelson. “We honor his memory with this Father’s Day 5K Run by combining sports and celebrating all fathers.”

This run has three beneficiaries, the University of Kansas Cancer Center, the Kevin Gray Family Education Fund, and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is dedicated to the discovery, development and implementation of knowledge, technology and novel therapeutic agents for the treatment and prevention of adult sarcomas.

The Kevin Gray Family Education Fund was established to help offset expenses for Kevin and Katy’s four daughters to complete their educations. Caroline and Peepers are in college (currently in their junior and freshman years) and Gigi is a high school junior. Lindsay recently graduated college. Nothing was more important to Kevin Gray than these four young ladies.

The third beneficiary is the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation which Kevin was the president from 1989 until 2011. Kevin led the revitalization of the Sports Commission from a one-person office to a multifaceted, privately-funded, nonprofit operation that includes year-round programming, services and initiatives, more than 20 annual events, more than 200 individual and business members, and 12 full-time associates.

Online registration is open until June 11. Registration will still be accepted on Friday, June 13, at packet pickup and on race day. The run starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Sporting Park. To register go to SportKC.org.

“This is a great event for the entire family to enjoy together,” said Sarah Dee, director of events. “Dads who register will receive a special shirt just for them. We also have a kids fun run for the little ones.”

Volunteers are needed for various volunteer job opportunities including packet pickup and registration, course monitors, water station, finish line food/water, and chip removal. Individuals who register to volunteer will receive a T-shirt. For more information about volunteering go to the website at SportKC.org.

The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation is a 100 percent privately-funded nonprofit that benefits the Kansas City region through sports by creating, attracting and managing major sporting events for Kansas City, and, promote the lifetime benefits of sports for youth through educational initiatives, tournaments and clinics.

Piper results

Piper Girls Soccer

1^st Team

Carley Gunnels (forward), Megan Woolley (midfielder), Maddy May (defender), Sara Ferguson (keeper – unanimous selection), Katie Trzok (utility player)

2^nd Team

Sammy Basler (defender)

Honorable Mention

Megan Galey (forward), Natalie Moon (midfielder)

Piper will be the host of the 2^nd round game on Thursday at 5 p.m. (will play the winner of the DeSoto-KC Christian game)

– from Doug Key, Piper activities director

Kaw Valley League Girls Soccer 2014 – All-League Selections

Forwards

1^st Team: Julianne Jackson (Bonner Springs – 10^th), Michaela Remijio (Mill Valley – 12^th), Carley Gunnels (Piper – 12^th)

2^nd Team: Miyah Hightower (Bonner Springs – 10^th), Jenna Hinckley (Lansing – 12^th), Emily Soetart (Tonganoxie – 12^th)

Honorable Mention: Serena Ortiz (Bishop Ward – 10^th), Megan Galey (Piper – 11^th)

Midfielders

1^st Team: Bailey Hightower (Bonner Springs – 12^th), Kacey Kinley (Mill Valley – 9^th), Megan Woolley (Piper – 12^th)

2^nd Team: Courtney Callahan (Lansing – 12^th), Haley Freeman (Mill Valley – 12^th), Madison Simmons (Tonganoxie – 12^th)

Honorable Mention: Jessica Raya (Bishop Ward – 12^th), Sarah Pride (Lansing – 12^th), Cassie Pawlowski (Lansing- 10^th), Tara Bolewski (Lansing – 10^th), Emma Hamilton (Lansing – 9^th), Mackenzie Price (Tonganoxie – 10^th), N. Moon (Piper- 11^th)

Defensive Players

1^st Team: Hailey Budke (Lansing – 11^th), Maddie Butterfield (Mill Valley – 11^th), Maddy May (Piper – 12^th), Aly Bartholomew (Tonganoxie – 12^th)

2^nd Team: Haliey Robinson (Basehor-Linwood – 12^th), Kennedy Bacon (Bonner Springs – 10^th), Monica Amthor (Lansing – 11^th), Sammy Basler (Piper – 12^th)

Honorable Mention: Christina Tyrrell (Bishop Ward – 12^th), Katie Flipse (Mill Valley – 11^th), Sophia Breedlove (Tonganoxie – 11^th)

Keeper

1^st Team: Sara Ferguson (Piper – 12^th) *unanimous selection

2^nd Team: Gillian Ruff (Lansing – 9^th)

Utility Player

1^st Team: Katie Trzok (Piper – 11^th)

2^nd Team: Shelby Taylor (Basehor-Linwood – 11^th)

Honorable Mention: Shelby Potter (Lansing – 12^th)