Been watchin this topic as it has transpired. Many credible and knowledgeable people have been giving you solid advice.
Finally someone posted IMHOP the most important thing.
Looking at all the + 400 mph cars and how speed was approached -obsolete and current generations of dragster type motors and Reher and Morrison pro stock style, WW 1 aircraft engines, high tech, high turbo boosted mills, Gas turbines, etc, shapes from the sublime to the ridiculous, all needed TRACTION!
Hope you turn theory into reality. GOOD LUCK