This could be a funny topic.

I have driven another racer's 4-speed 1969 Mustang 428 cobra jet car and went 0.5 seconds faster than he can drive it. IMO, with a stick shift the driver can be a big factor.

1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1