Years back there was a atc racer named Ace Williams that was in a horrible accident that left him in a coma.Does anyone know if there was any recovery or any decline in health. He used to be in all the old 3 wheelin magazines.

 

Who!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
I have never herd of this guy ever in my life but if I new I would sure help you out I will ask my dad and see if he knows about Ace Williams.

 

Bob "Ace" Williams was injured in a race July 28, 1981. He remained hospitalized until 1983 until he was released in the care of his parents. When he was released he was still in a semi-coma state and remained in a wheelchair. Bob Williams died in January 1999.

Jaybee

 

Thanks for the responce. Man, I hate to hear of endings like that.

 

I used to buy parts from Pauter Machine in Chula Vista Ca.It was 1980 and I dealt with Bob as he was their ATC man.61mm strokers,61mm forged Venolia piston,big valved roller cam heads,methonal 28mm alky carb,modified clutch,180cc.All this done to ATC 90,s.This fella new his stuff and was the most helpful person I have dealt with in 22yrs.We need more like him.

 

I'm kind of glad to know that there are others out there still riding hard that aren't teenagers anymore.

 

Bet your a$$ bub!! I remember seeing Ace in 3-Wheeling riding the "Brand New for '81" ATC 250R. The guy was super fast and was on his way to a great career. I remember when I read he was injured in that race and was paralyzed. In fact, I still have the issue somewhere. He was one of the pioneers of the sport and will be missed.