I have only got to race against my buddys 99 Z28 auto from a 3rd gear 65 mph roll on the fwy. I pulled on him by about a 1/2 car or so & then he let off. So it wasnt really a race I guess. I have driven an auto 02 Vette & honestly wasnt that impressed. It felt like my mach would definately pull it off the line. Another buddy of mine just picked up a bone stock 2000 SS 6 speed so i will have to see how I fair against him. I will agree that its a drivers race...