About E. J. Potter
Lived 1941 – 2012 (aged 71). E. J. Potter was a motorcycle racer and stunt performer.
E. J. Potter (April 24, 1941 – April 30, 2012), also known as the Michigan Madman, was an American dragstrip exhibition proponent. Writing his obituary in 2012, Paul Vitello of the New York Times described him as a "legend".
Beginning soon after his high school graduation, Potter toured the drag racing circuit for 13 years with his creations.
Legacy In 2017, Potter's 1971 Widowmaker 7 went up for auction in Las Vegas. Potter's motorcycles were featured on an episode of American Pickers in 2019.
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Who was E. J. Potter?
American dragstrip exponent
When was E. J. Potter born?
E. J. Potter was born on 24 April 1941 in Ithaca.
When did E. J. Potter die?
E. J. Potter died on 30 April 2012.
What was E. J. Potter's occupation?
E. J. Potter was a motorcycle racer and stunt performer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). E. J. Potter. https://biography.guide/e-j-potter/
MLA: "E. J. Potter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/e-j-potter/.
Chicago: "E. J. Potter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/e-j-potter/.
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