road race engine...

I'd start with the oiling mod stickie at the top of the forum
I'd start with a dry sump system, big oil cooler, piston squirters, oil to the valve springs and insulated spring seats, etc
gear drive
look at sprint car and NASCAR truck builds, what rollers NASCAR using now?
needle bearing rockers or rollers???
ask Krooser
Yep... oil flow and oil cooling are going to be critical to keep things running at these RPM's long term, above and beyond parts fatigue. I'd not approach this without forged bottom end parts, forged pistons, keeping the rotation weight down, etc. I'd also be moving to AL heads immediately, somply for the lower weight; weight loss (or moving it where you need it) in this application outstrips adding HP. So Summit employees et al are going to get their bonuses!

OP, is this for a Lemons race or what? Any particular courses? Interesting project.