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. Ryan potter in michigan mi 16 records found whitepages. There was nothing potter wouldnt do to go faster including removing his clutch entirely because he was losing too much power due. Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. From what you told me wan shi tong told you, he tore through hundreds of scrolls like a madman and tore out of there.
Jan 24, 2017 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. Macs motor city garage looks back at a truly singular individual. He used this motorcycle for exhibition racing passes along. Potter, michigan madman, by calling 1877amadman 18772623626 ej also has a vhs tape available that shows many of his machines. 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 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. Ej the michigan madman potter chevy drag bike number one michigan madman ej potter was ahead of his time by putting a chevy in a motorcycle back in 1960 and racing it to mph.
New potter book may have made its way to web the new york times. Elon potter obituary mount pleasant, mi morning sun. He lived on the family farm all his lifewhen he wasnt out touring the world as the michigan madman. His bike recently went up fo in 1973 the guinness book of world records awarded ej potters dragbike widowmaker the coveted title of worlds fastest motorcycle. Potter, the michigan madman on another updated version of his ride. Also known to those who saw him in action as 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. Once upon a river by bonnie jo campbell, the summer cottage by viola shipman, black diamond by susan holtzer, let it b. Join facebook to connect with john potter and others you may know. We found 16 records for ryan potter in kalamazoo, caro and 32 other cities in michigan. 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. 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. George ohr was born in the mid1800s and grew up during the civil war. 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.
Saw ej make his first drag strip run evr on bloody mary at central michigan dragway now the mid michigan motorplex at stanton, mi, in august 1960. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. He sighed in disappointment, and was about to turn away, when he decided to try one last thing. May 09, 2010 the group of past and present university students who run this theatrical production company fused together during their early moments in college, and their long shared history shows. One year ago today, the motorsports world lost one of its great characters, ej potter. Aug 02, 2002 mr potter by jamaica kincaid 195pp, chatto.
Please follow our facebook and website for updates. Nov 20, 2008 michigan is sometimes referred to as the great lakes state. Michigan madman ej potter book,signed mint ratrod nhra. Buy a potter s book by bernard leach online at alibris. Umix is a free event for michigan students, mcard is required for entry. He just struck me as a very interesting individual. 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. Price new from used from unknown binding, 1999 please retry. 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. 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. A collection of the michigan natives legendary motorbikes were featured on american pickers. Old motorcycle drag racing, michigan mad man, ej potter ej michigan madman potter on his small block injected chev drag bike saw this guy at my dragrace, wow.
Shes a loyal servant attached to a single wizarding family. Elon jack ej potter the michigan madman on his injected small block chev. See footnote for the facts born in the town of ithaca, michigan, e. Best known for his widow maker chevy v8 motorcycle drag racers and his allison v12 tractors, i thought some of you might like to see his super slot car since we were just discussing electric motorcycles using generators instead of batteries ej potter was the epitome of a doer, a fellow that built and tested his. Writing his obituary in 2012, paul vitello of the new york times described him as a legend. Ej potter, the michigan madman, built a continuously evolving widow maker chevy powered drag bike over the years, a crazy machine with the mounted sideways and direct drive potter, the michigan madman built a continuously evolving widowmaker chevy powered drag bike over the years. Frustrating perhaps the most elaborately orchestrated marketing machine ever mobilized for a book, photographs of what. We interview ej potter, the michigan madman don october 11, 20 at 7. Jamaica kincaids searing memoir my brother 1997, about her halfbrothers death from aids, was her only essay into autobiography. He was apparently seized with a sudden desire to investigate sandbenders, in the middle of the desert, and stumbled across wan shi tongs library instead. It became an immediate hit among potters who embraced its ideal of unity, spontaneity, and simplicity of form. Stay tuned people, the michigan madman is looking to ride again. Well have a wizardthemed escape room, a scavenger hunt at 1am, giant chess, make your own wand crafts, harry potter trivia, a midnight buffet and more.
He used this motorcycle for exhibition racing passes along drag strips. It was once called the wolverine state, although there are no longer any wolverines in that state. Think it is called the michigan madman might be the mid michigan madman. His book, the michigan madman, is out of print but i think you may be able to order it directly from e. Check out and please let us know what you think for a chance to win one of our free giveaways.
There was a guy named zhao, a fire nation naval commander. He talks about the uncomplimentary announcer in his book thats me. A history of magic the book of the exhibition promises to. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
The michigan madman now this is a motor cycle, rest are just scooters. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The problem is that she belongs to the crouch family, which is divided against itself. Jan 25, 2017 the fastest motorcycle in 1973 as confirmed by guinness world records was this 1971 widowmaker 7 drag bike. Oct 11, 20 ej potter is a lot of things, but crazy isnt one of them. The first three were called bloody mary while the next four were called widowmaker 47. On january 26, the last v8 drag bike built by potter, the 1971 widowmaker 7, crosses the stage as part of bonhams las vegas motorcycle auction.
Known by the nickname michigan madman, potter was ahead of his time in putting a chevy v8 in a motorcycle back in 1960 and racing it to. Join us on friday, january 19, from 10pm2am for umix and the chamber of secrets throughout the union. Self taught and builder of many amazing racing machines, he was a drag strip staple during. Growing up in ithaca, michigan, potter loved motorcycles but wasnt a fan of school. 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 went to the library index and put in a search for garden book, but there was no entry.
Its appropriate that the mechanic behind the chevrolet smallblock 350cid v8powered widowmaker 7 was known as the michigan madman. We would like to thank our clients for their continued loyalty and support. 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. Ohr, eccentric genius by jan greenberg is a nonfiction book about george ohr and the discovery of his pottery after his death. The legend on his v8 chevy motorcycle, being clocked at only 146 mph, thanks to a slippery track surface. Ej winters in florida im told but still has a farm in michigan.
As an exhibitionist drag strip performer, he was commonly known as the michigan madman, during the rise of his career in the 1960s and into the early 1970s. In efforts to help control covid19, we at the mad potter feel the best thing to do for the safety of our customers and employees is to temporarily close our studios. The guys stumble upon two of the fastest motorcycles ever built and they are determined to save them from oblivion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert potter financial advisor in troy, mi ameriprise. Saying goodbye to a harry potter childhood the michigan daily. Ej potter, the michigan madman is dead crazy canuck may 1, 2012 at 4. We just finished reading his book, ej potter, michigan madman, and found those motorcycles were only one part of his unique career. Jul 04, 2011 when the final film releases, im going to be at the wizarding world of harry potter in orlando, fla. As originally conformed by ej, in the family barn, it was an accident waiting to happen and i said so. He was introduced to pottery and found his calling. See all formats and editions hide other formats and.
With more than 400 performances per year, there is so much for you, your family, and your friends to explore with us. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Looking back at ej potter, the michigan madman dragzine. With bikes nicknamed the likes of widowmaker and bloody mary, potter would later earn a place in the guinness book. Ej potter, the michigan madman, but in truth, a wonderful builder and mechanic and doer, has passed away. Jul 19, 2017 two new books from the harry potter universe are set to be released this year in conjunction with a new exhibition. He raced v8 chevy powered motorcycles, a jet powered motorcycle, allison powered cars. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Vintage ej potter book michigan madman tractor pull rare. Ej potter, the michigan madman, found a rare allison dualv12. Known as the michigan madman by far and wide, a racing legend.
Winky in harry potter and the goblet of fire shmoop. Potterthe michigan mad man discussion in the hokey ass message board started by 48 chubby, nov 10. The michigan madman howell, michigan 48844 rated 4. Authors who are found on the cozy mystery site and who feature michigan locations in their books. I know theres a youtube video, but did anyone here ever see him run. Potter, also known as the michigan madman was obviously born with the typical male genetic deficiencies, resulting in obsessions with power and speed. Ej said you probably need to read the book to make much sense of the tape. Harry potter escape room opens in michigan teen vogue. Ej gained recognition in the drag racing world pushing extreme to the limits with wild, v8 powered motorcycles. V8 motorcycle the widowmaker walkaround built by e. This was the last of the chevy v8 powered motorcycles he built. Ej potters book michigan madman is available from ej himself.
He tried house book, estate book, potter book and again got no hits. Ej potter the michigan madman v8 chevy motorcycle dragstrip duration. Ej potter the michigan madman talks about his life, career, and. In fact, he was drawing a harleydavidson vtwin motorcycle. 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 butt.
The michigan madman december 15, 2015 for anyone who is interested, as we have received several inquiries, ej potter s autobiography book, michigan madman has been released for sale and is now available online through. 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. Potter s book michigan madman its mint and very hard to find, its been out of print since 1999. Leachs a potters book was among the first to collect ancient workshop traditions for modern use in studios, emphasizing functional work. Potter had the crazy, brilliant idea to drop a smallblock chevy into a motorcycle frame. If you love lighthouses, michigan is the state for you. It is a very interesting book about the adventures of ej, on motorcycles, boats, pulling tractors, etc. Ej potter, the michigan madman, built a few projects many folks arent aware of. Potter riding a drag bike with a 426 hemi turned sideways. We are excited to share that robert potter has been recognized by forbes on the best in state wealth advisors list for 2020, an honor awarded to a select group of advisors for quality of service and success in business and ethics.
Ej potter, the michigan madman, found a rare allison dualv12 24cyl bomber engine and made a tractor pull tractor called double ugly jump to sections of this page. As the starkids discuss their highly anticipated a very potter sequel, the jokes never cease to spark. You are bidding on a new mint signed copy of ej potter s michigan madman book. May 25, 2017 a harry potter escape room called the school of magic now exists in michigan for fans to escape into a magical world. Ej potters widowmaker 7 motorcycle engine swap depot. 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. I just read an article in this months hotrod magazine about side winder drag cars and the article mentioned this man and his machine. Jul 18, 2007 new potter book may have made its way to web.
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