Well first of all I don't think the stick is a disadvantage.Second it has beeen rumored the Vette has well over 450 inches.Vette cuts air at about mid track,driver sits on the rear axle,rear tires get equally loaded,engine sits way back,98 inch wheelbase,has all good manifolds and air and fuel mixing devices.

In my opinion the Vettes should win every Fast race and when they don't it is a victory for everyone with a solid axle.

Also if you think you're gonna get to 50/50 with just a hundred pounds in the trunk you got another thing coming