http://www.montanabros.com/ray-vetteunder.jpg if the pic does not show.

This is a pro mod 59 corvette. Notice that the tires/wheels are ALOT wider than the picture you posted and that the rearend is alot more narrow. There is barely room for the 4 link and shocks. This setup is light weight, simple and effective.


http://www.montanabros.com/john10.jpg if the pic does not show.
This is a more street oriented (ie pro street) Nova. Again, another good shot of how little room there is for all of that extra complication.