You're both right, actually. However, he doesn't need to rev to 10K and he doesn't really need a powerband. With the proper management system it is possible for launch control and antilag to be used simultaneously in order for 'im to launch in the powerband as well as hold it all the way through the run. The ALS setup for this thing would be incredibly aggressive, but for ten seconds or less it doesn't put that much wear on components; it wouldn't be engaged all the time, only when the computer senses engine speed dropping below the parameter(perhaps .25sec per shift, every run, but it depends on the computer's data sampling rate)
A 700hp VL drag car generally has a 1200-rpm powerband, but still manages to pull 9's using computer systems alone.
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