Many good stories in the book, vhs and dvd i would have loved to meet him. 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. Looking back at ej potter, the michigan madman dragzine. Social, economical and political aspects of safety work done by motorcycling organizations. 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. With bikes nicknamed the likes of widowmaker and bloody mary, potter would later earn a place. He ran the bike on a kickstand and pushed it off at 7,500rpm.
May 20, 2019 the guys stumble upon two of the fastest motorcycles ever built and they are determined to save them from oblivion. The guys stumble upon two of the fastest motorcycles ever built and they are determined to save them from oblivion. With a heavy heart we report that elon jack potter, or better known to gear heads the world over as ej potter the michigan madman died on april 30 in ithaca. Writing his obituary in 2012, paul vitello of the new york times described him as a legend. This was the start of a long lasting love affair with the v12 allison, the only power unit that had enough for this mad man of michigan. Years ago in the puller magazine there was an ad for ej potters book about his life and his creations he built. Potter, the michigan madman he had a barn full of em. The character first appeared in creatures of the id oct. Potter got his nickname, the michigan madman, imagine the courageand perhaps the slight. See footnote for the facts born in the town of ithaca, michigan, e. Potter was perhaps best known for his ballsout runs on his bikes the widowmaker and bloody mary. 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. The book is based on the biblical account of the gerasene demoniac.
Michigan madman ej potter book,signed mint ratrod nhra. The difference is, he went a lot farther with a much more direct method of doing things. There was nothing potter wouldnt do to go faster including removing his clutch entirely because he was losing too much power due. With bikes nicknamed the likes of widowmaker and bloody mary, potter would later earn a place in the guinness book of world records for. Jan 24, 2017 the widowmaker 7 was reportedly certified as the worlds fastest motorcycle by the guinness book of world records in 1973, and along the way potter picked up a trio of ahra records. Michigan madman discussion in the tractor talk forum at yesterdays tractors. 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. 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. 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. The michigan madman now this is a motor cycle, rest are just scooters. Bolt a v8 sideways on your bike and start flying up and down the streets looking, because this book and its wild stories are to be shared, kept a live and celebrated. It is a very interesting book about the adventures of ej, on motorcycles, boats, pulling tractors, etc. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. We just finished reading his book, ej potter, michigan madman, and found those motorcycles were only one part of his unique career.
Maintained by thomas jones contributor 47480442 cremated, ashes given to. Our faith and fiction group was concentrating on the healing miracles of jesus and chose madman by tracy groot as the complimentary novel. Pottermichigan madman potter 24 apr 194 apr 2012, find a grave memorial no. Ej potter michigan madman motorcycle,tractor pulling,car. Whatever happened to these pullers from yesteryear. After the run there was a wall of smoke down the entire track that just hung there. Known as the michigan madman by far and wide, a racing legend. V8 motorcycle the widowmaker walkaround built by e. Ej potter the michigan madman talks about his life, career, and. Ej potter michigan madman motorcycle, v8 drag bike 2 hour dvd seller ow e. Dec 31, 2010 sad news, ladies and gentlemen elon j. May 22, 2019 while potter was known for his daredevil antics on twowheel bikes, he also went more than 200 mph on a jetpowered threewheeler, according to his obituary in the new york times. Born in ithaca, michigan, elon jack potter grew up on a farm repairing tractor engines, which led to building motorcycles.
The unofficial history of the hybrid and electric car. If youre looking to read about some wildly entertaining tales of a unique character with some really cool ideas, then youve come to the right place. You are bidding on a new mint signed copy of ej potters michigan madman book. As told to you unknown binding january 1, 1999 by e. With bikes nicknamed the likes of widowmaker and bloody mary, potter would later earn a place in the guinness book of world records for an. He used this motorcycle for exhibition racing passes along drag strips. Potter, also known as the michigan madman was obviously born with the typical male genetic deficiencies, resulting in obsessions with power and speed. The guys race over to clydes to pick the collection of the michigan madman, who has legendary racer ej potters hottest bikes. I dont really know the ins and outs of modern drag racing politics but it looks like you can build anything in the book and there will be a place created for you somewhere in the program so there will be an excuse to collect your entry fee even if you are the only one there with such a. The michigan madman howell, michigan 48844 rated 4. We interview ej potter, the michigan madman don october 11, 20 at 7. With a heavy heart we report that elon jack potter, or better known to gear heads the world over as ej potter the michigan madman died on. After the guy answered the phone i realized it was ej himself.
Michigan madman tractor talk forum yesterdays tractors. There is a small brush with electric powered cars that is quite enlightening, but you can see his real love is power, and how to harness it. His name, frank einstein, is a combination of frank sinatra and albert einstein, and is also a reference to frankenstein. I think indian is mentioned twice in the book, but if you are any sort of petrol head this is. He later sold the 1200horsepower trike to evel knievel, another motorcycle thrillseeker who is often compared to the michigan madman. 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. Popular michigan fiction books goodreads share book. Essentially, info of the local michigan music industry. The next thing to come out of the potter stable was to be something much safer, an allison v12 aircraft engine powered dodge dart safer.
Maintained by thomas jones contributor 47480442 cremated, ashes given to family or friend. I posted the tractor before on here called double ugly it had a w 24 in it he wouldnt paint anything and just keep throwin on stuff. He had a video made and the bike was on the front cover of his book, michigan madman. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Madman mikes lists of music services for promotion, management, booking, backline, vinyl pressing, rehearsal practice rooms, recording, music lessons, live entertainment and more. Ej potter, the michigan madman is dead crazy canuck may 1, 2012 at 4. 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. Hey mad man fans 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 a dvd of his movie. Ej potter, the michigan madman, ran this bike at the 1965 ahra winternationals at beeline, arizona. Watch the michigan madman full episode american pickers. If youre looking to read about some wildly entertaining tales of a unique character with some really cool ideas. Jul 17, 2012 the unofficial history of the hybrid and electric car. Madman is a creator owned fictional character, a comic book superhero that appears in comic books by creator mike allred and which has been published by a number of publishers over the years. May 04, 2012 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.
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