Is a pistol grip shifter a good choice for power shifting/drag racing?

My record for dropping the exhaust, the driveshaft, the shifter, the GVod, and finally the aluminum boxed A833; is 17 minutes; I have witnesses.
This was on a 4-post lift, with all the required tools on the toolcart, and no transmission jack.
Getting the trans down, for me, was a non issue.
I don't see the point in powershifting a streeter. But I do keep my freeplay set to a minimum, and know pretty-much exactly how far down to pedal it, to get adequate freeplay. I mean I've been driving the same type of 4 speed since 1970. Allbeit now with a Centerforce PP.
The 17 minutes is also why I run an organic disc, and use it as my weakest link. Organic is way nicer on the street for a DD. And I can change them out every year or two; but they last a lot longer now that she is no longer a DD. Plus, you know, I don't drive anymore like I did 20plus years ago.