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”.
Services for Kramer Williamson
Location: Rothermel Funeral Home
Viewing; Wednesday, August 7 5 PM to 9 PM
Thursday, August 8 9 AM to 11 AM
Burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery
Williamson Family Address:
609 North Grant St
Palmyra, PA 17078
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