Prayers for the Helms family are needed!

MKopp5787 · 06-14-2013, 10:43 PM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Helms family.

Kevin I know what your going through. It was hard for a few years knowing that the one that pushed you harder to be the best you can be at racing is gone. The one that you had so many tough and exciting times with. The fire inside me was gone. I didn't wanna race anymore, I didn't wanna be at the track because he wasn't there. My inspiration on who I wanted to better was gone. It took me three years to finally be comfortable at the track. Now my passion is back and I'm trying to be the best I can be.

Words are only part of the healing. It's the memories that will carry you on.

I know this was off topic, but losing a brother is hard to imagine.

Koppien Family.

qtrmile2 · 06-15-2013, 05:40 PM

Tosto Racing sends our condolences and prayers to Kevin and his family.

Joseph Teuton · 06-15-2013, 06:47 PM

Nothing like spending time with good friends celebrating the life of a good man!! At No Problem Raceway eatting good food, having a couple of beverages, and talking about the guest of honor!! Scott would be proud!! RIP "Scooter" Scott "Uncle Duck" Helms.

denbreeden · 06-15-2013, 10:46 PM

Kevin,

Jackie and I are so sorry for your loss. We met Scott last year when we dyno'd our motor at Southland's shop. Scott was a great person to talk with and anytime I called he was very helpful. What a terrible loss, there are just not enough people like you and Scott in this world. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Take care,

Dennis Breeden

WCW · 06-16-2013, 01:58 AM

After reading about this I don't think I can say anything to add but it is all true. It is hard to believe Scott is gone. He always was a friend and we will truly miss him. Prayers to all the family and friends.
Clarence and Donna Woodham

Jack McCarthy · 06-17-2013, 02:37 PM

first chance i had to post...

i will never forget scooter, met him at belle rose and proceeded to drink with him all across the southern USA for about 10 year now...always a friend, always a cold beer, always a good story > we lost one of the few really good guys my friends.

keep the cooler full scooter, cause as you know only ONE knows when we will join you !

captain jack & the boys

Jim Wahl · 06-18-2013, 12:41 AM

As most of you know we lost brother Scott Helms last week as a result of complications of a surgery. Most of you know Scott (Scooter, Fat Boy) and that he had moved out to Louisiana a few years ago to be closer to his brother Kevin and his family and to work at Southland Dodge. It would be nice to see a good showing of racers at his funeral, I am trying to make it myself. If you are an SSSSA member and decide to go, please wear your Association shirt out of respect to Scotts dedication to our sport and to the SSSSA. I saw several racers wearing their shirts at the memorial at No Problem Raceway this week. I'm sure Pat, his mom and Kevin will appreciate it. The funeral will be this Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10am. Thanks to all who go. Jim

Address of the funeral:

First Baptist Church
503 West Palmer Street
Plant City, FL
Thursday June 20, 2013 at 10am

From I4 get off at exit 21 (North Wheeler St.) go South on North Wheeler
then East (left) on Herring St. East. Go three streets and turn South (left) on North Palmer St.

Also you can go I4 to exit 22 (Park Rd.) South on Park Rd. then West (right) on East Baker St.
Then North (right) on North Palmer St.

06-14-2013, 10:43 PM	#1
MKopp5787 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 95 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Prayers for the Helms family are needed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Helms family. Kevin I know what your going through. It was hard for a few years knowing that the one that pushed you harder to be the best you can be at racing is gone. The one that you had so many tough and exciting times with. The fire inside me was gone. I didn't wanna race anymore, I didn't wanna be at the track because he wasn't there. My inspiration on who I wanted to better was gone. It took me three years to finally be comfortable at the track. Now my passion is back and I'm trying to be the best I can be. Words are only part of the healing. It's the memories that will carry you on. I know this was off topic, but losing a brother is hard to imagine. Koppien Family.

06-15-2013, 05:40 PM	#2
qtrmile2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Moscow Mills.Mo. Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Prayers for the Helms family are needed! Tosto Racing sends our condolences and prayers to Kevin and his family. __________________ Tostoracing Retired S/ST and Stock owner/Driver Div. 5 Tech certification team

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Joseph Teuton Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: HOUMA, LA Posts: 440 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers for the Helms family are needed! Nothing like spending time with good friends celebrating the life of a good man!! At No Problem Raceway eatting good food, having a couple of beverages, and talking about the guest of honor!! Scott would be proud!! RIP "Scooter" Scott "Uncle Duck" Helms. __________________ JOSEPH TEUTON 4044 STK,SS,

06-15-2013, 10:46 PM	#4
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 501 Likes: 147 Liked 61 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Prayers for the Helms family are needed! Kevin, Jackie and I are so sorry for your loss. We met Scott last year when we dyno'd our motor at Southland's shop. Scott was a great person to talk with and anytime I called he was very helpful. What a terrible loss, there are just not enough people like you and Scott in this world. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Dennis Breeden

06-16-2013, 01:58 AM	#5
WCW Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 38 Likes: 21 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers for the Helms family are needed! After reading about this I don't think I can say anything to add but it is all true. It is hard to believe Scott is gone. He always was a friend and we will truly miss him. Prayers to all the family and friends. Clarence and Donna Woodham

06-17-2013, 02:37 PM	#6
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Prayers for the Helms family are needed! first chance i had to post... i will never forget scooter, met him at belle rose and proceeded to drink with him all across the southern USA for about 10 year now...always a friend, always a cold beer, always a good story > we lost one of the few really good guys my friends. keep the cooler full scooter, cause as you know only ONE knows when we will join you ! captain jack & the boys __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

06-18-2013, 12:41 AM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Prayers for the Helms family are needed! As most of you know we lost brother Scott Helms last week as a result of complications of a surgery. Most of you know Scott (Scooter, Fat Boy) and that he had moved out to Louisiana a few years ago to be closer to his brother Kevin and his family and to work at Southland Dodge. It would be nice to see a good showing of racers at his funeral, I am trying to make it myself. If you are an SSSSA member and decide to go, please wear your Association shirt out of respect to Scotts dedication to our sport and to the SSSSA. I saw several racers wearing their shirts at the memorial at No Problem Raceway this week. I'm sure Pat, his mom and Kevin will appreciate it. The funeral will be this Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10am. Thanks to all who go. Jim Address of the funeral: First Baptist Church 503 West Palmer Street Plant City, FL Thursday June 20, 2013 at 10am From I4 get off at exit 21 (North Wheeler St.) go South on North Wheeler then East (left) on Herring St. East. Go three streets and turn South (left) on North Palmer St. Also you can go I4 to exit 22 (Park Rd.) South on Park Rd. then West (right) on East Baker St. Then North (right) on North Palmer St. __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 06-18-2013 at 12:48 AM.