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[3799]

Prayers for Kramer Williamson who went over a wheel at Lincoln in the 358 / URC Challenge and took a bad one tonight at Lincoln. Williamson was life flighted to York Hospital and went immediately to surgery for internal injuries.

Edited by Rick Rarer, 04 August 2013 - 03:51 AM.

[3799]

Thank you moderator

Edited by 3799, 04 August 2013 - 01:57 PM.

[3799]

Latest information received on Kramer Williamson from his family. "Kramer Williamson, Palmyra, underwent surgery for internal injuries at the York Hospital following an accident in a URC Sprint Car event Saturday night. URC officials reported that Williamson is listed in critical condition."

[3799]

I just got a phone call that Kramer Williamson has passed away. He was an icon in Central PA sprint car racing competing in at least 4 different decades. He became known as The Pink Panther for his brightly painted pink #73 Kramer Kraft sprint cars. Racing has lost another amazing man Kramer is survived by his wife, Sharon and their two children, Kurt and Felicia, and his brother George a very talented painter who lettered many race cars in Central Pa.

Edited by 3799, 04 August 2013 - 07:18 PM.

[plymouth-man]

RIP. Kramer...

[lube265]

Gods speed....

[weluvracin]

Thoughts and prayers for the family. RIP Kramer.

[weluvracin]

Just found this on Yahoo for anyone who might be interested. So sad to lose another driver. Kramer Williamson – August 4, 2013 From Bob Miller York, PA — (August 4, 2013) — Sprint car driving legend Kramer Williamson of Palmyra, PA died as a result of serious injuries sustained in a sprint car racing accident Saturday night at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA. During the running of the first URC 360 sprint car heat race, Williamson took a series of flips in turn two. Williamson was air-lifted to the trauma center of the York Hospital where he did undergo surgery. Williamson was listed in critical condition through the night and died at approximately 5:30 PM on Sunday evening of complications. Kramer Williamson was a well decorated sprint car driver who pretty much did it all. Even more of a credit to Kramer, he did it his way. Williamson was a popular driver among the fans and his competitors as well, and will be remembered driving his “Pink Panther” #73 sprint car. In the sprint car circuit, he was just known as Kramer. His long list of accomplishments include numerous 410 sprint car wins, many Central Pennsylvania sprint car championships including the historic Williams Grove Speedway. Williamson was a winner of the prestigious Williams Grove National Open as well as adding his name to the nationally known World of Outlaws career winners list. In 2008, he was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame as well as the United Racing Company Hall of Fame. In most recent years, Kramer Williamson competed with the United Racing Company 360 sprint series where he owns sixty-seven career wins and three URC championships. His last URC win came at the Delaware International Speedway on April 30, 2011. Kramer is survived by his wife Sharon, son Kurt, daughter Felecia, and brother George. “URC lost the most popular driver and accomplished driver in our storied history, “ comments John Zimmerman who co-owns the United Racing Company with his wife Cher and special events promoter Bob Miller. “We are so saddened by the loss of an unforgettable member of our URC Family, “Cher Zimmerman adds. “Kramer was the sweetest and funniest driver I have ever known in racing. He made racing a family affair and simply adored his wife and children. I know the national racing community will join us in remembering Kramer and sending prayers to his family at this very difficult moment.” “Kramer had such a love for this sport that included his competitors and race fans. He was an intense driver that always found a win to bring some humor into any situation, it was just who Kramer was”. Bob Miller continued to say, “Kramer will be sadly missed and our sympathy goes out to his family, our thoughts are prayers are with you”. END

[zero hero]

R.I.P. Kramer

[dirtguy200948]

R.I.P. Kramer

rip

[longtimeracefan101]

Prayers for Kramer Williamson who went over a wheel at Lincoln in the 358 / URC Challenge and took a bad one tonight at Lincoln. Williamson was life flighted to York Hospital and went immediately to surgery for internal injuries.

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[dale]

Very sad. He had been such a happy guy.He ran with OP-Weld-Paxton-Lou-Teddy-Gus-all of em. He started building cars and components and cut back to just running with URC. No body knows how old Kramer was,cause he wouldn't tell! Records show he races for over 40 years! RIP

[Walt Wimer]

Very sad and shocking news!!! The last couple of months have been very bad for Sprint Car racing!! This is at least the third fatal accident and I pray the last of 2013!! Going back, Kramer Williamson finished second to Steve Kinser in the very first WoO race at Lernerville on August 29, 1979. Almost 34 years ago! R.I.P. Kramer Williamson. Walt

[DavyLee2]

Thoughts and prayers for the family. RIP Kramer.

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[Skull]

Wow, this is a tough one. Kramer was one of a kind, and loved by many. R.I.P.

[Drt35]

RIP I got to see him race and swap parts with him. Great guy.

[Don88]

One of my all time favorites!! Watched him win the Williams Grove National!! RIP Kramer, your racing for God now......

[Chuck Stevens]

Jeff Taylor the owner of AMP speedway ask me to post this.Jeff spoke with Kramer Friday at the Grove were Kramer was racing with URC and they spoke about URC racing at AMP,they made a few jokes and said he would see him at Lincoln Saturday.Jeff said on Sunday he felt like someone ripped his hart out.Jeff ask for prayers for Kramers family.You never know when god is going to be calling and remember your own friends and family at times like this.

[racer111]

God Speed Kramer...can't wait to see the show you guys put on in Heaven! Leffler, Earnhardt, Tobias, Opp...the list goes on, will be a great event!