We just finished reading his book, ej potter, michigan madman, and found those motorcycles were only one part of his unique career. Potter author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Potter, michigan madman, by calling 1877amadman 18772623626 ej also has a vhs tape available that shows many of his machines. The hype went on for most of the day at the pod till eventually widow maker was wheeled out and run. As gary werner, owner of a potter machine, described him, e.
Pottermichigan madman potter 24 apr 194 apr 2012, find a grave memorial no. Ej gained recognition in the drag racing world pushing extreme to the limits with wild, v8 powered motorcycles. Stay tuned people, the michigan madman is looking to ride again. Dec 31, 2010 sad news, ladies and gentlemen elon j. See more ideas about drag bike, drag racing and cool motorcycles. Known as the michigan madman by far and wide, a racing legend. Michigan madman ej potter book,signed mint ratrod nhra. The official facebook page for ej potter, the michigan madman. Potter aka the michigan madman on his chevy powered bike e. He was an exhibitionist dragstrip performer, known as. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The first carengine drag bike a tribute to michigan. The michigan madman december 15, 2015 for anyone who is interested, as we have received several inquiries, ej potters autobiography book, michigan madman has been released for sale and is now available online through. Potter, a k a the michigan madman, a legend of the american drag strip who earned his nickname riding 170 miles per hour on a motorcycle he fitted with a chevy v8, and who later went nearly.
Potter was a sportsman i really would have enjoyed watching. It took another three years for potter to build his twowheeled vision, but the resulting mechanized insanity created both a motorsports career and a. Michigan motorcycle legend takes his last ride rip the. He had a video made and the bike was on the front cover of his book, michigan madman. V8 motorcycle the widowmaker walkaround built by e. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
While motorcycle guys have often borrowed technology from car guys, some have gone so far as to borrow engines. Potter, aka the michigan madman, a legend of the american drag strip who earned his nickname riding 170 miles per hour on a motorcycle he fitted with a chevy v8, and who later went nearly. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the e. Potter the michigan madman, looks like an updated ride, note the telescopic front end with extra shock and the whizzer tank is. Ej potter the michigan madman talks about his life, career, and. If you happened to catch ej potters feature on american pickers show earlier this week or even if you didnt and were interested in getting ahold of a book andor. Maintained by thomas jones contributor 47480442 cremated, ashes given to.
In the annals of michigan motor sports, legends dont get much bigger than that of e. Potter michigan madman signed first edition book ej potter michigan madman motorcycle, v8 drag bike 2 hour dvd seller ow drag racing sept 1964. Welcome to the only family authorized page dedicated to ej potter, the legend, the original, the michigan madman. Maintained by thomas jones contributor 47480442 cremated, ashes given to family or friend. Jan 11, 2017 in 1973 the guinness book of world records awarded ej potters v8 dragbike widowmaker 7 the coveted title of worlds fastest motorcycle, finally making official what many in america already knew when they dubbed him the michigan madman. Self taught and builder of many amazing racing machines, he was a drag strip staple during. Potter the michigan madman, looks like an updated ride, note the telescopic front end with extra shock and the whizzer tank is now chrome plated. Keep checking back for updates and the launch of our official website where youll be able to read articles, see photos and videos and get your hands on your very own copy of ejs book michigan madman second edition, his movie, personal memorabilia and other. May 16, 2011 ej potter the michigan madman v8 chevy motorcycle dragstrip. Potter, a k a the michigan madman, a legend of the american drag strip who earned his nickname riding 170 miles per hour on a motorcycle he fitted.
Ej said you probably need to read the book to make much sense of the tape. Ej potter, the michigan madman tried unreal power in bikes and cars, most famous for small block chevy powered harleys he built stuff like a 1957 plymouth stuffed full of an allison airplane engine that ran nearly 150 mph in a period of time before funny cars existed. And no one has been more associated with this than e. Save michigan madman to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. If youre looking to read about some wildly entertaining tales of a unique. Ej potter is a lot of things, but crazy isnt one of them. The difference is, he went a lot farther with a much more direct method of doing things. He ran the bike on a kickstand and pushed it off at 7,500rpm. Potter michigan madman signed first edition book ej potter michigan madman motorcycle, v8 drag bike 2 hour dvd seller ow drag racing sept 1964 farmer beswickmichigan madmandrag racinggas rho. In 1973 the guinness book of world records awarded ej potters v8 dragbike widowmaker 7 the coveted title of worlds fastest motorcycle, finally making official what many in america already knew when they dubbed him the michigan madman. Sit back and enjoy as the michigan madman takes you through a 2hour tour of.
Potter got his nickname, the michigan madman, imagine the courageand perhaps the slight insanityrequired to gamble with your life by pushing a garagebuilt, v8powered motorcycle to its fullthrottle limit at the buttclenching speed of 172 mph. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Potter is one of those guys, who it seems, literally lived life on the edge and loved it. It took another three years for potter to build his twowheeled vision, but the resulting mechanized insanity created both a motorsports career and a lasting identity as the michigan madman. As told to you unknown binding january 1, 1999 by e. Born in ithaca, michigan, elon jack potter grew up on a farm repairing tractor engines, which led to building motorcycles. The article states he only made 3 passes per tire because thats the most they would last. Ej potters book michigan madman is available from ej himself. If youre looking to read about some wildly entertaining tales of a unique character with some really cool ideas. Known by the nickname michigan madman, potter was ahead of his time in. Potter michigan madman by paul crowe the kneeslider on 582006 weve mentioned ej potter before, known as the michigan madman and probably best known as the fellow who made exhibition runs during the 60s at dragstrips all over the u. Ej potter michigan madman motorcycle,tractor pulling,car. Ej potter, the michigan madman, but in truth, a wonderful builder and mechanic and doer, has passed away. Potter, a k a the michigan madman, a legend of the american drag strip who earned his nickname riding 170 miles per hour on a.
Potter had the crazy, brilliant idea to drop a smallblock chevy v8 into a motorcycle frame. Ej potter, the michigan madman is dead crazy canuck may 1, 2012 at 4. He was an exhibitionist dragstrip performer, known as the michigan mad man. Elon jack potter was born on april 24, 1941 in ithaca, a tiny town 120 miles northwest of detroit, nearly dead center in the michigan hand. Potter, who passed away in 2012 at age 71, was known as the michigan madman for the never before reached speeds he drove on his custombuilt motorcycles. Potter, the michigan madman with a vast knowledge and love of machinery at his disposal, potter was a selfmade mechanical engineer, innovator, inventor, and racing legend, exploits which earned him the sobriquet the michigan madman. Potter got his nickname, the michigan madman, imagine the courageand perhaps the slight. Potter, affectionately known as the michigan madman.
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