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05-22-2003, 01:06 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
MM,
-------Watched E.J.Potter run the entire quarter on the back wheel once at New England Dragway.The front wheel was at least a foot off the ground thru the lights where I was standing.Not showing off you understand,but making the fastest run he could possibly muster!I have been a fan of his ever since.............Bill S 
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#2
05-23-2003, 01:50 AM
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Re: Famous Racers
Wow MM...I thought E.J. Potter passed away a long time ago...glad to hear he is still kicking.
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#3
05-23-2003, 03:20 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
Here's a pic of "The Michigan Madman" from a 1998 copy of Hot Rod Magazine.
It states-[ QUOTE ] Potter ran 10-flats at over 164 in the quarter... and is still with us. [/ QUOTE ] 
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#4
05-23-2003, 07:30 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
And you guys wonder who "My Idol" is, Michigan Madman, Motown Madman, Hmmmm....coincedence?
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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#5
05-23-2003, 09:28 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
Yeah but I bet he doesn't have a Pony Tail !!! That must have been a wild ride !! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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#6
05-23-2003, 10:25 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
I think I remember reading that this thing wouldn't hold a clutch, so they started it on that funky stand in gear, then kicked it off there to launch it. Does that ring any bells?
-Sam
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05-23-2003, 10:46 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
That's correct Sam.
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#8
05-24-2003, 04:46 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
You're particially correct Sam. I found another article in the August 2001 "Hot Rod" that shows more shots of a more modern bike that E.J. has built. Accordinding to the article he has a lever to lock the clutch in and then the bike is pulled by a tow vehicle to start it. He then disengages the clutch and disconnects the tow rope. Pushes the bike to the starting line while running and puts it up on an over center rear wheel stand using a long lever. While the rear tire is off the ground, he engages the clutch, tachs the motor up to get the rear tire spinning. When he's ready he simply releases the front brakes and rocks the bike forward off the stand and all hell breaks loose. Sounds like a fun time! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]
Picture of E.J. with more modern hilborm injected bike.
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05-24-2003, 04:49 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
And another. E.J. and the "Widowmaker" in action!
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05-24-2003, 04:57 PM
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Re: Famous Racers
"Widowmaker" is the same nane he gave his pulling tractor.
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]
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