Austin Williams is a 3rd generation driver following in the footsteps of his dad Rip Williams and grandpa Bob Williams. Started racing in 2008 in Wally Pankratz Ford focus Midget. Austin ran only one year in the ford focus midget and jumped into a 410 USAC/CRA sprint car for John Jory Motorsports. In his first year in the USAC/CRA 410 he won the rookie of the year honors, and in 2010 was got honored with most improved driver. Austin continued to race the 410 sprint car for Jack Jory until this last year 2018 when Jack decided to step away from being a car owner. Throughout the 9 years driving the number 2 John Jory owned sprint car he racked up 7 USAC/CRA wins. On the off weekends Austin is a avid hunter and fisherman. Traveling up and down the coast fishing and all over the states and even Africa hunting. A lot of time is spent with girlfriend Amber and friends hanging out around town and try to head to the river as many times as possible to play on the water. Hanging out with the family is always big also with niece Lexi Jo and new nephew lil Rip!
Racing Accomplishments:
2019 ( as of 11/1/19 ) 2 Feature Wins ( Calistoga, Louie Vermeil Classic & Perris Auto Speedway, Glen Howard Memorial )
2018 3rd in USAC/ CRA Points 2 Feature Wins ( Perris 5/26/18 & 1 Woodland Fast Time Award 10 - Top 5 Finishes 17 - Top 10 Finishes
2017 5th in USAC/CRA POints 4 Heat Race Wins 2 Hard Charger Awards 4 - Top 5 Finishes 11 - Top 10 Finishes
2016 5 th USAC/ CRA Points 2 Feature Wins 5/28/16 & 9/24/16 1 Woodland Fast Time Award 3 Hard Charger Awards 10 - Top 5 Finishes 14 - Top 10 Finishes
2010 - USAC/ CRA Most Improved Driver 2009 - USAC/ CRA CoRookie Of The Year
Deep sea fishing, Hunting
Paul Dean, Jim Powers, Gary Long, Dan Grunkemeyer, Cole Nance, Logan Jory, Tom & Laurie Sertich
Cocopah Speedway