I do believe that driving had something to do with the outcome of these races. The guy with the Camaro kills it and the guy with the Formula almost never races.
Also, the 2001-2002 cars are just stronger in general. This Formula put down 335 rwhp with it’s mods. Alot of 01 and 02 cars put down 315-320 stock. My 2002 made 332 with the only mods being a lid and a catback. I don’t know how much power the cat deletes are worth, but I bet this SS is making good power.
Couple the close power that the cars are probably making with the differences in driver ability and you get what we saw here 