can you raise the redline of an engine

I had 266ci engine in F/MP 66 chevelle and I would leave the line @ 9800 RPM and that was with 50lb flywheel
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TZ7rAqjXr_8"]1978 NHRA Sportsnationals - YouTube[/ame]

This was how we did it