I had a very similar conversation with another member here that was about just this.
We had both owned previous boats that looked like performance boats, or "offshore" boats, but that's just it they only "looked" like a performance boat. When you tried to use them as one, they fell apart.
I agree, I don't want to belittle anyone, or any boat. They are all great for what they can do - they all get you out on the water. The fact that you have a love for performance boating is enough for me. Even if it's just a look. My blood line however, well, it runs a little deeper.