Williams is looking forward to renewing his battle with the nitro Harleys of current points leader Troy MacLean and team-mate Brett Stevens.

 
Even after a couple of weeks, Athol is still excited with his Stud Welding Team’s success, “To the best of our knowledge this is the first ANDRA win and ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree by a Kiwi team. The bike ran great all weekend but tyre spin in top gear was an issue so there is plenty of performance to come.”

 
“To win and ANDRA Gold Trophy means so much to me and my team. I have to say thankyou to all the Australian professional teams across all categories and the three major ANDRA Championship tracks we race at. Everyone has been so helpful and encouraging to our efforts here.” Williams beamed. “The Aussie Teams are very professional and also very helpful, special thanks must go out to Stan and Marg Sainty, Deno, Brewie and Wayne and all the other great teams that have welcomed us with open homes.”

 
“Now to our Team, a HUGE THANKS and this ANDRA Christmas Tree is for them including our Crew Chief – Roger Bloor, from RB Performance. He was the builder of the bike and manufacturer of our engine. Yes, manufacturer of our NZ built engine. Also, Bruce McGonnell, our air and electronics systems technician, Mike Gearing of Gearing Engines, Daniel Booby from Spinifex as well as Trevor Fellows of Used Quads.

 
Athol would like to thank all of his Sponsors:
·        Stud Welding NZ Ltd
·        Bar Grip NZ
·        Jackson Electrical
·        Gates Racing
·        Hilti NZ
·        Roger Bloor (RB Performance) Engine Manufacturer and Top Fuel Bike and component builder
·        Cycle Specialists (Larry, Steve and Kathy McBride, USA)
·        Our racing could not take place without the huge support of our great sponsors