I agree with teejay99 on the sophisticated electronics on the late model "stuff". I don't really know $h%t about how it all works BUT it does supply the max power of the engine and the motor is always "tuned up".
Ya, I've seen a lot of them get spanked actually. Guy that owns the local dealership here just got one. It would be nice just to check it out. The drag strip that was closest to me is closed down so as I am a totally law abiding citizen, not really anywhere to open anything up to much.