try to get him to run it from a dig, thoes skittles (srt4) and pretty mean from a roll. My wife has a pt cruiser gt turbo with the srt4 motor and a stage 1 turbo upgrade and it is way faster than anyone would guess but even when I beat someone I cant help feeling fruity in that damn car. Your auto will help ya and if he isnt so great with a stick he will spin or stall and you should have him. If he can drive just stand on it and hope for the best. If ya lose congratulate him and say you will run him again when you are modded more.