“I’m going to come off this line so fast, it’ll give you whiplash, son.” (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)
Class is out, so they’re schoolin’ fools on the track.
Coupeville sisters Finley and Scotlyn Helm kicked off the summer racing season this past weekend, taking lil’ bro along for the ride — at least when the motor wasn’t revving.
The duo, who race in Monroe as part of the Washington Quarter Midget Association, had a ton of success as well.
Scotlyn, the younger of the sisters, but the one with the longest track resume, won both her heat race and A main event.
Older sister Finley, who enters middle school in the fall, earned 2nd place finishes in both of her bouts, while adapting to a higher race class.
“We have the power!!!”
“What a day at the track,” said dad/chief mechanic Jerry Helm, who doubles as Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue Chief.
“Scotlyn was dropping the hammer all day long, and Finley battled hard against seasoned and respected track veterans, showing a ton of growth and confidence.”
Rounding out the family affair was mom Lindsey, who just wrapped another year teaching at Coupeville Elementary, and the littlest hot rodder.
“Kasen Conner even enjoyed some seat time today,” said pops. “Mentally preparing for his driver training academy in 3.5 years!”
“Let’s get this party started!”
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