Some guys like manuals others like auto but my opinion is auto all the way for many reasons. They are WAY more consistant than a manual in every aspect.

Dont get me wrong for a under 500hp street car a manual is a blast to drive but for a high HP drag car especialy if were talkin bracket racing then the auto is much better.

auto trans technology has come a loooong was over the years so tell your buddies too go ta the track with you on any given weekend and take a look inside the cars running 8-10 seconds in the 1/4....i guarentee you that 9 out of 10 of them will be autos....and many of them will be power glides(2 spd's)

BG