Gear ratios and driveability

For me, I can't go down the road over 5 miles if my engine is turning 3000 rpm's to do 55 mph. I can't listen to it. Mine are automatics and people think your in 2nd gear "hey, you need to go to drive"......
I absolutely agree. My first overdrive was around 1984, and I wouldn't even consider owning a car without one since. I get a good laugh every weekend passing all the cars going to Island Dragway. 55mph, getting honked at, passed on both sides, and sounding like they are going to throw a rod. Honestly being a muscle car guy, I find it quite embarrassing. I fail to see the fun in driving a badass car that can't keep up with traffic.