Vern Hellewell is surrounded by family and friends after receiving his award and being inducted into the Moses Lake Demo Derby Hall of Fame. He said one of his main goals has been to teach the next generation of demo drivers and mechanics and form bonds with the community that has been built over the years.
August 20, 2025
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August 20, 2025 5:17 p.m.
Hellewell becomes first inductee in Moses Lake Demo Derby Hall of Fame
MOSES LAKE – During the second day of the Demo Derby, the Moses Lake Round Up organization honored Vern Hellewell as the first inductee into the Moses Lake Demo Derby Hall of Fame. Hellewell said he has been participating in the event since it first started at the fairgrounds. “I was there from the beginning and from that point until (today) it’s just been tremendous,” said Hellewell.