Mother of Rocket III sighted!

[ruzzle]

E.J. Potter The Michigan Madman
"The Widowmaker" set three world land speed records.

E. J. Potter - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Might be the same bloke,Peter, but that's not the same bike.

 

[Paul Bryant]

There was a Guy here in New Zealand in the 70's that rode a V8 drag bike, Wally Pushkey was his name.

 

[Ishrub]

Might be the same bloke,Peter, but that's not the same bike.

I doubt they ever knew of each other, but me to 'stay on topic' is unknown too!

 

[Ishrub]

Seems that fellow was quite a character.
Well worth a read @Kevin frazier .

One of the most memorable features of EJ’s drag bikes was the launch. After trying all sorts of clutch setups and continually meeting with failure, they ditched the clutch altogether. Now, raising the rear wheel on the stand, they would fire up the engine, spin up the tire to about 100 mph and one of the crew would push him off the stand. EJ said, “Major leap of technology here.”

E.J. Potter the Michigan Madman – R.I.P.

thekneeslider.com

 

[RocketmanBristol]

E J Potter was the subject on a show in the UK last week “ American Pickers”, the bikes were purchased along with loads of memorabilia and found a new home in a museum so they could be enjoyed rather than being locked away.
Never heard of the guy but some of the footage on YouTube is brilliant,even raced at Santa Pod here in England.

 

[Kojack1970]

Seems the Rocket's mother was sighted. Rare photos show her outstanding features and beautiful eyes!
Anybody know her name?


Fd

Wow, massive inline 6 which appears to be a stressed member in that setup! That will pose some aerodynamic challenges at higher speeds....lol

 

[Paul Bryant]

Wow, massive inline 6 which appears to be a stressed member in that setup! That will pose some aerodynamic challenges at higher speeds....lol

Bulk force and ignorance will over come Areodynamics

 

[Bigjaype]

Must have had COVID in those days, he’s wearing a mask!

 

[Paul Bryant]

Must have had COVID in those days, he’s wearing a mask!

Hope he didn't get killed (or die of) because of Covid

 

[2012cliff]

Would you call that a "girder" front forks in the original picture. I like the looks but not sure of how they would perform?