During one of the earlier races on the second day of the demo derby, Vern Hellewell had the honor to raise the checkered flag declaring the winner of the race. Alongside the demo derby, Hellewell has been involved in many other community services including the Watch DOGS program at Peninsula Elementary.
August 20, 2025
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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.