Vintage ej potter book michigan madman tractor pull rare. He ran the bike on a kickstand and pushed it off at 7,500rpm. Elon potter obituary mount pleasant, mi morning sun. Ej potter, the michigan madman is dead crazy canuck may 1, 2012 at 4. Potters widowmaker potter was the first to do this, hensley says. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include. E j potter, signed abebooks abebooks shop for books. 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. 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. Ej said you probably need to read the book to make much sense of the tape. Michigan motorcycle legend takes his last ride rip the.
Potter had the crazy, brilliant idea to drop a smallblock chevy v8 into a motorcycle frame. 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. If youre looking to read about some wildly entertaining tales of a unique character with some really cool ideas. Ej potter michigan madman motorcycle,tractor pulling,car. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories.
Potter michigan madman saw him race many times at detroit dragway when i worked there in high school. 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. A stunt performer tries to do what evel knievel couldnt. This copy has been inscribed and signed by the editor douglas e. Writing his obituary in 2012, paul vitello of the new york times described him as a legend. 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. It is a very interesting book about the adventures of ej, on motorcycles, boats, pulling tractors, etc.
Potter michigan madman 1page vintage motorcycle article. Looking for info on ej potters nightmare 57 plymouth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Winter, both of the authors ramsey campbell and charles l. We interview ej potter, the michigan madman don october 11, 20 at 7. The difference is, he went a lot farther with a much more direct method of doing things.
American pickers will be checking out canton resident clyde hensleys michigan madman e. American pickers looks at michigan madman in new episode. There was nothing potter wouldnt do to go faster including removing his clutch entirely because he was losing too much power due. 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 200 m. Macs motor city garage looks back at a truly singular individual. Vintage pepsi cola addvertising hot dog basball park vendors apron mone.
Born in ithaca, michigan, elon jack potter grew up on a farm repairing tractor engines, which led to building motorcycles. Ej potter the michigan madman talks about his life, career, and. The widowmaker, which potter created in 1961, has a 350cuin v8. Dec 27, 2010 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. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Potter aka the michigan madman on his chevy powered bike e. Potter s book michigan madman its mint and very hard to find, its been out of print since 1999. Potter was ahead of his time in putting a chevy v8 in. He raced v8 chevy powered motorcycles, a jet powered motorcycle, allison powered cars. Potter was ahead of his time in putting a chevy in a motorcycle back in 1960 and racing it to mph.
The bloody mary, originally built in the late 1950s, is powered by a 283cubicinch v8. Potter, who passed away in 2012 at age 71, was known as the michigan madman for the never before reached speeds he. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Dec 31, 2010 sad news, ladies and gentlemen elon j. 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 discussion in the tractor talk forum at yesterdays tractors. Potter, the racing phenom rode it to set the 1973 guinness world record for worlds fastest motorcycle a record he had in his sights at a. Finding vintage cars that are for sale popular vintage e. Ej potter michigan madman motorcycle,v8 drag bike 2 hour dvd seller own ej potter michigan madman motorcycle,tractor pulling,car racing v8 drag 1966 e. Welcome to the only family authorized page dedicated to ej potter, the legend, the original, the michigan madman. This article is within the scope of wikiproject motorcycling, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of motorcycling on wikipedia. 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, michigan at the age of 71. 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.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Elon potter passed away on april 30, 2012 in mount pleasant, michigan. Its appropriate that the mechanic behind the chevrolet smallblock 350cid v8powered widowmaker 7 was known as the michigan madman. One year ago today, the motorsports world lost one of its great characters, ej potter. Ej gained recognition in the drag racing world pushing extreme to the limits with wild, v8 powered motorcycles. 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. The obituary was featured in morning sun on may 2, 2012. This page is within the scope of wikiproject motorcycling, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of motorcycling on wikipedia. We just finished reading his book, ej potter, michigan madman, and found those motorcycles were only one part of his unique career. Potter on his injected small block chevy motorcycle dragster one year ago today, the motorsports world lost one of its great characters, ej potter. Potter, also known as the michigan madman was obviously born with the typical male genetic deficinces, resulting in obsessions with power and speed. 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. After the run there was a wall of smoke down the entire track that just hung there.
Potter built several of these sbc powered drag bikes. Hells angels 91drags auckland nz meremere dragstrip. Potter on his 327 chevy powered exhibition motorcycle 1965 michigan madman, e. Biography, motorcyclists, automobile racing drivers, motorcycle racing. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. Late ithaca drag racers memorabilia featured on pickers. Pottermichigan madman potter 24 apr 194 apr 2012, find a grave memorial no. The michigan madman howell, michigan 48844 rated 4. Potter, also known as the michigan madman was obviously born with the typical male genetic deficiencies, resulting in obsessions with power and speed. Self taught and builder of many amazing racing machines, he was a drag strip staple during. Potter, the racing phenom rode it to set the 1973 guinness world record for worlds fastest motorcycle a record he had in his sights at a young age. Large reseller lot of 180 books michigan madmanlarge reseller lot of 180 books on michigan madman.
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, 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. The video says he retired to florida, and plays with jet engines and other stuff. Late ithaca drag racers memorabilia featured on pickers local. American pickers explores michigan madman collection in new episode monday.
In 1973 the guinness book of world records awarded ej potter s 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. In the annals of michigan motor sports, legends dont get much bigger than that of e. He had a video made and the bike was on the front cover of his book, michigan madman. In later years, he further developed and marketed his earlier creation, the snow melter machine, which he named michigan melters. Ej potter, the michigan madman tried unreal power in bikes.
Machinations from the michigan madman part two by ej potter ej potter, the michigan madman, ran this bike at the 1965 ahra winternationals at beeline, arizona. Potter was ahead of his time in putting a chevy v8 in a motorcycle back in 1960 and racing it to mph. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Ej potter, the michigan madman, but in truth, a wonderful builder and mechanic and doer, has passed away. 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 the michigan madman, looks like an updated ride, note the telescopic front end with extra shock and the whizzer tank is. You are bidding on a new mint signed copy of ej potter s michigan madman book. See footnote for the facts born in the town of ithaca, michigan, e. Potter, michigan madman, by calling 1877amadman 18772623626 ej also has a vhs tape available that shows many of his machines. Save ej potter michigan madman to get e mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
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