True Bracket Car vs True Street Car....
I think for the most part you'll find different opinions on what a "street car" is. My car is a street car IMO, and it's capable of running 6.30's in the 1/8 on pump 93. Do I want to drive it on vacation? No, my wife's Charger or my truck are much more comfortable. Would my car make a 600 mile drive? I think so, it would take a lot of gas and some time, LOL. I could also walk to town (12 miles) but I don't want to.
As far as racers answering street car questions. If a street car guy is looking to go faster who better to ask than a racer? Most of us started with street cars and as our need for speed consumed us we either improved our cars or bought faster ones.
Some guys are satisfied driving completely stock cars, others slightly modified and others would drive a Pro Mod on the street if they could afford it.