Holley's science vs Edelbrock simplicity?

The Carter/Edelbrock carbs are simple and usually spot on OOTB for many street applications.

On the other hand they are totally useless in circle track applications. Not enough fuel capacity, not enough adjustability... just wrong for the job.

For the street I'll take a Carter/Edelbrock. Had my blown Hemi set-up to use a Carter. For my dirt car I have a an ancient 750 set-up for alky.... my son has the same on his dirt car but runs gasoline. I really would like to try an 850... gotta find a good deal on a used one. A good, new Holley style is ubually over $1K... too rich for me.