Kevin Helms @ No Problem

Pat Joffrion · 01-06-2008, 11:47 AM

It?s official?. Former 3-time NHRA Stock champion Kevin Helms has decided to add track management to his background. Beginning in January, Kevin will move to Louisiana to join the No Problem Raceway management and support staff.

Kevin will help drag strip manager Davy Crochet operate a ?racer? supply shop that will stock the small parts that seem to be needed by racers at the track. Items such as ignition boxes and coils, tachometers, seatbelts, fire jackets, carb jets, spark plugs, and similar items will be available. Kevin and Davy will stock several ring and pinion sets and they will provide mechanical services for racers in the NPR race shop.

Racers will have the opportunity to get drag racing licenses and a complete understanding of various styles of drag racing at the new Southland Drag Racing School that will be operated exclusively at No Problem Raceway. Britt and Slate Cummins will team with Kevin as instructors for the school. Between the three team members they have 6 world championships, 53 national event wins, and over 100 divisional wins.

In addition to private racing instruction, Kevin and Davy will offer their expertise in engine and chassis tuning. The race shop will be used for owners to ?drop off? their car and have the NPR team perform their tuning setup on your car, and provide beginning, during, and final printouts from the NPR 1320-foot real-time track dyno. Want to have your car rewired? ? No Problem. Kevin and Davy are two of the best.

For those who think Santa may have granted your wish of not having to compete against Mr. Helms? WRONG. Kevin?s plans are to enter as many national and divisional events as possible. He is always ready to give racers free driving lessons, especially when they are in the opposite lane from him during eliminations.

A full program announcement will be forthcoming? stay tuned for more details.

Pat

Chad Rhodes · 01-06-2008, 12:12 PM

Once again Pat you have outdone yourself. Kevin will be a great addition to your crew without a doubt. As always you prove that NPR is the best sportsman racing facility in the country. Thanks again.

Adger Smith · 01-06-2008, 01:56 PM

Congrats, Pat
I know Kevin is excited about this opportunity. Looks like you have found a way to make your track a little more useful/productive on non race days as well as offer some useful service, besides the best track in the country, to racers. I didn't think Kevin was going to race anymore or just a limited number of races. It looks like I will have to get busy on his engines at my shop. (slide them out of storage) Pat, this deal also increased my work load.. Thank you! :~)

Larry Hill · 01-06-2008, 02:57 PM

Pat, that is just what we need, a place for Kevin to practice. See you'all soon

t.tosto · 01-06-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Pat, that is just what we need, a place for Kevin to practice. See you'all soon

Just wanted to mention how much help Kevin Helms was to my intro to Stock Elim. Was always there to answer questions and provide advice and parts. Good guy, all the luck Kevin, Tony Tosto, #3050 A/S.

01-06-2008, 11:47 AM	#1
Pat Joffrion Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bayou Country, Louisiana Posts: 163 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Kevin Helms @ No Problem It?s official?. Former 3-time NHRA Stock champion Kevin Helms has decided to add track management to his background. Beginning in January, Kevin will move to Louisiana to join the No Problem Raceway management and support staff. Kevin will help drag strip manager Davy Crochet operate a ?racer? supply shop that will stock the small parts that seem to be needed by racers at the track. Items such as ignition boxes and coils, tachometers, seatbelts, fire jackets, carb jets, spark plugs, and similar items will be available. Kevin and Davy will stock several ring and pinion sets and they will provide mechanical services for racers in the NPR race shop. Racers will have the opportunity to get drag racing licenses and a complete understanding of various styles of drag racing at the new Southland Drag Racing School that will be operated exclusively at No Problem Raceway. Britt and Slate Cummins will team with Kevin as instructors for the school. Between the three team members they have 6 world championships, 53 national event wins, and over 100 divisional wins. In addition to private racing instruction, Kevin and Davy will offer their expertise in engine and chassis tuning. The race shop will be used for owners to ?drop off? their car and have the NPR team perform their tuning setup on your car, and provide beginning, during, and final printouts from the NPR 1320-foot real-time track dyno. Want to have your car rewired? ? No Problem. Kevin and Davy are two of the best. For those who think Santa may have granted your wish of not having to compete against Mr. Helms? WRONG. Kevin?s plans are to enter as many national and divisional events as possible. He is always ready to give racers free driving lessons, especially when they are in the opposite lane from him during eliminations. A full program announcement will be forthcoming? stay tuned for more details. Pat

01-06-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Kevin Helms @ No Problem Once again Pat you have outdone yourself. Kevin will be a great addition to your crew without a doubt. As always you prove that NPR is the best sportsman racing facility in the country. Thanks again. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

01-06-2008, 02:57 PM	#4
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01-06-2008, 01:56 PM	#3
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Kevin Helms @ No Problem Congrats, Pat I know Kevin is excited about this opportunity. Looks like you have found a way to make your track a little more useful/productive on non race days as well as offer some useful service, besides the best track in the country, to racers. I didn't think Kevin was going to race anymore or just a limited number of races. It looks like I will have to get busy on his engines at my shop. (slide them out of storage) Pat, this deal also increased my work load.. Thank you! :~) __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)