Originally Posted by Seadog:
I remember when he blew up that Toyota at Salem and slid in his own oil and it almost went under the backstretch guardrail. I think Gherke owned a Toyota dealership in Panama City, Florida. He was developing that engine on his own without factory support IIRC. Bright red/orange, #71?
Again, memory not so good so don't shoot me if I'm recalling this incorrectly.
Everything sounds right, but I believe it was #14. Don't worry, I won't shoot you.
I have a picture of the car somewhere.