what rear gear to choose for road racing

Depends on the the track, rear tire dia, and motor (whats your powerband look like).

Close ratio trans is optimal. Tremec's are not optimal. But still good dual purpose trans and still better than automatic.

A detroit locker or true track (torsen gleason) are the best.

Regular TKO i agree. My liberty gears synchroed TKO shifts better than any car i have ever felt. Just my 2 cents. Maybe its comparing Apples to Green apples.

But what is the down fall of our factory style cone/clutch sure-grip on the track/course ?