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One family, many trophies

September 11, 2023 by David Svien

Scotlyn Helm, building a mountain of trophies. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

They’re in the empire-building business.

Coupeville’s Helm Race Team, featuring dad Jerry and speed demon daughters Finley and Scotlyn — with mom Lindsey and junior mechanic Kasen keeping things running smoothly — continues to tear up the racing oval.

The trio of pedal through the metal contenders all ran strongly this past weekend at off-Island events.

Scotlyn, the Helm driver with the most time in the competitive seat, claimed 3rd place in her Washington Quarter Midget Association main event.

To get there, the elementary school hotshot showed major gumption, fighting from behind after a spin-out sent her to the back of the pack for a hot minute.

Finley Helm, standing tall in the auto racing world.

Big sis Finley, who made her middle school debut with the start of a new school year, had her own car-related issues to overcome.

After trading metal with another racer, the oldest of the Helm children did a nifty 180-degree spin and launched backwards through a wall.

Recovering quickly, Finley jammed the gas pedal through the floorboards, driving with “fire in her belly,” eventually sliding past a foe to snatch 2nd place while adding to her legend.

While pops didn’t get a chance to pull off any last-second come-from-behind moves like his daughters, Jerry Helm did set a new PR in just his second official race while piloting the big car.

Finishing 12th out of 17 racers, he earned a (small) nod of approval from his lil’ mechanic, Kasen, and is getting “faster and more comfortable with every lap.”