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The Michigan Madman!
E.J. Potter, famously known as the "Michigan Madman," was a legendary motorcycle daredevil and mechanical genius. Born in Ithaca, Michigan, Potter earned his nickname for building and riding drag bikes powered by V8 car engines in the 1960s and '70s. His most famous creation was the "Widowmaker," a series of motorcycles fitted with 350- and 454-cubic-inch Chevy V8 engines, designed purely for speed. These bikes, devoid of clutches or transmissions, were controlled by nothing but Potter's nerve and the throttle.
Potter set numerous drag racing records, becoming famous for his outrageous stunts and fearless riding style. His death-defying runs, some clocking over 170 mph, cemented his place as a motorsports legend. E.J. Potter was a symbol of American ingenuity, pushing the limits of both machines and the human spirit.
E.J. Potter, famously known as the "Michigan Madman," was a legendary motorcycle daredevil and mechanical genius. Born in Ithaca, Michigan, Potter earned his nickname for building and riding drag bikes powered by V8 car engines in the 1960s and '70s. His most famous creation was the "Widowmaker," a series of motorcycles fitted with 350- and 454-cubic-inch Chevy V8 engines, designed purely for speed. These bikes, devoid of clutches or transmissions, were controlled by nothing but Potter's nerve and the throttle.
Potter set numerous drag racing records, becoming famous for his outrageous stunts and fearless riding style. His death-defying runs, some clocking over 170 mph, cemented his place as a motorsports legend. E.J. Potter was a symbol of American ingenuity, pushing the limits of both machines and the human spirit.