Scotlyn Helm is all about that trophy life. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)
They’re thunder and lightning.
Coupeville sisters Finley and Scotlyn Helm continue to rip up the racing oval (and sometimes their own cars) in the pursuit of pedal to the metal excellence.
The duo is coming off of an eventful weekend, overcoming wrecks and broken car parts to triumph in Washington Quarter Midget Association races.
Both Helm sisters severely damaged their cars in the opening race Sunday, forcing dad/chief grease monkey Jerry Helm to scramble into repair mode.
Scotlyn, powering through on a wing and a prayer, limped in with a 3rd place performance “with one front tire pointing to the left and one pointing to the right.”
“Not exactly ideal for speed, but she powered through,” Jerry Helm said with a laugh.
Finley’s souped-up auto was more badly hurt after the opening fender benders, with “emergency duct tape and zip ties” not enough to get her across the finish line.
Finley Helm, always with a need, a need for speed.
Still, both sisters made it back to the track for the day’s second race after dad pulled off some automotive miracles.
Once back on the track, Scotlyn hit top speed, winning her race, while Finley careened in with a “solid 3rd place finish.”
“Powering through adversity, there were life lessons for everyone today,” said dad. “Super proud of their tenacity, and the grit they had on display today.”
The Helm sisters, who have a bubbly baby brother hankering to join the racing crew, have been super successful since joining the auto racing circle.
Scotlyn first hit the track in 2022, with Finley joining her this year.
You can get out of Scotlyn Helm’s way, or she can drive right over you. Your choice, skippy.
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