If you just remember that there is NO substitute for cubic inches, you'll go far.
I actually get that cubic inches deal. The gearhead drag racin guy I dated talked & talked & talked about his car. He was pushing a 302 as far as he could take it. Nitrus Ox enhancing, oversized bore... When his driveshaft busted on one run, the flames following behind him looked pretty cool. lol
NASCAR... Nanny or some other named dojobby thing to even the playing field, right?