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Helm sisters roar to auto racing glory

Posted in auto sports, tagged auto racing, awards, Finley Helm, Jerry Helm, Scotlyn Helm, Washington Quarter Midget Association on January 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville just produces better racers than other places. No lies, all truth. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

They’re in the empire building business.

Coupeville sisters Finley and Scotlyn Helm, with some help from the family, have taken the auto racing world by storm.

Dad Jerry is the lead mechanic (and a bit of a racer himself), mom Lindsey the benevolent power behind the throne, and lil’ bro Kasen hot to trot to join his older siblings behind the wheel.

“Brakes? Where I’m going, I don’t need brakes!!”

The latest triumph for the Helm sisters, who are in 6th and 3rd grade respectively, was the Washington Quarter Midget Association’s season-ending awards banquet Friday at Angel of the Winds Casino.

The wrecking crew.

Both Scotlyn and Finley brought home awards, with big sis claiming a 3rd place in the Heavy Honda division.

Finley also was tabbed as the 2023 Senior Rookie of the Year, which has been handed out since 1979.

Her name is now engraved on the trophy along with previous winners.

“Pass me? As if.”

Meanwhile, somewhere in the background, Kasen has made off with the keys and is already practicing for his own run at nabbing the award.

Spoiler: he can only reach the gas pedal, and not the brakes.

“Pops! Clean out my room! I’m bringing all the trophies home!!”

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Junior cheer powerhouses rock the prairie

Posted in Cheer, tagged CHS Wolves, halftime performance, junior cheer, Scotlyn Helm, Sylvia Arnold on September 23, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville spirit legend Sylvia Arnold welcomes the next generation of cheerleaders to the pom pom life. (Lindsey Helm photo)

Triple digits, we’re talking triple digits.

There were 101 athletes (or was it 103?) on the field Friday night for Coupeville’s annual Junior Cheer performance, and that’s not counting the current Wolf spirit leaders.

Under the guidance of CHS cheer alumni Sylvia Arnold and Cavan Simonson, nearly every child of a certain age charged on to the gridiron as parents recorded the performance on their phones.

And yes, it got kind of loud on the prairie.

Of that you can be sure.

Who’s got her routine down cold? This girl does! (Brittany Kolbet photo)

Ready to bring the house down. (Rainy Simpson photo)

Two for the win. (Phoenix Da Costa-Ford photo)

Get yourself the kind of kid who races cars one day and rocks the stadium the next. (Lindsey Helm photo)

The future of Wolf cheer.

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One family, many trophies

Posted in auto sports, tagged auto racing, Finley Helm, Jerry Helm, Scotlyn Helm, Washington Quarter Midget Association on September 11, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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.”

Jerry Helm, lookin’ smooth in the #27 car.

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Helm sisters burn up track

Posted in auto sports, tagged CMS Wolves, Coupeville Elementary School, Finley Helm, Scotlyn Helm, Washington Quarter Midget Association on August 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Scotlyn Helm visualizes another sweet, sweet victory. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

They’re not slowing down, for you or anyone else.

Coupeville speed demons Finley and Scotlyn Helm continue to tear up the track at the Monroe Speedway, piling up trophies and earning mad respect.

The duo was back at it this past weekend, punching the pedal through the metal while dad Jerry kept their turbo-charged rides hummin’ along.

Saturday was qualifying day, with Scotlyn missing out on setting a new track record by just four tenths of a second.

Lil’ sis, who has the most time behind the wheel of any of Lindsey Helm’s three children, qualified 2nd in her class, before storming to a win in the main event.

Older sibling Finley, who is headed to middle school in a few weeks, qualified in 5th, saw her ride get a complete suspension rebuild, then bounced back to claim a personal-best 3rd place finish.

Big sis Finley (left) joins the trophy show.

Returning to the track Sunday, the Helm sisters made a serious run at nabbing all the prizes on day two.

Finley racked up 2nd place in her heat, and a 3rd place in the main event, with Scotlyn roaring to another victory in her finale.

Riding on tires provided by a scholarship from Wilkie Excavating, the Helm sisters made Pops beam.

“These girls really worked hard this weekend,” Jerry Helm said. “Couldn’t be more proud of their fight and perseverance.”

“Eat my dust!”

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Sunny skies, hot wheels

Posted in auto sports, tagged CMS Wolves, Coupeville Elementary School, Finley Helm, Monroe Speedway, Scotlyn Helm, Washington Quarter Midget Association on July 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Scotlyn Helm is here to collect all your trophies. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

It’s the sound of victory.

Finley and Scotlyn Helm continue to pile up trophies while chasing down would-be competitors at Washington Quarter Midget Association racing events.

With dad Jerry keeping their souped-up vehicles revving at high speed, the sisters are leading the way as an ever-growing group of Coupeville kids take over the Monroe Speedway.

They are Wolves, and they’re here to make their gas pedals howl.