Drivers race stock for stock, you may be able to edge him out with the exhaust but they are top end cars. Dont feel bad if you lost, they have 305hp compared to our 260.
depends who is a better driver,the two can be comparable and really you may be able to beat him.i raced a 99 cobra with exhaust in my pi swapped 96 with exhaust and gears,hung neck and neck.