#1 no the gears multiply tq and can make you traction limited, depending on,vehicle weight, hp, trans, converter, flywheel weight, suspension, tire size and type, strip or street, launch rpm, N2O, blower, turbo. set gearing for 2-500 rpm past hp peak at end of 1/4 mile and start tuning to track and atmospheric conditions. #2 why they use powerglides. taller first gear reduces tq to tires which helps in light cars with big hp to hook and leave hard. puts serious load on engine internals and makes use of race gas critical for high cylinder pressures encountered on a pass.