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RE: Cycling Oregon, Crater Lake
Yes, that's what i meant. For a race with closed roads it is perfect. Because speed is all that matters. But riding on public roads, one would want to be sitting a bit more upright to be able to see oncoming traffic earlier.
And then as you mention, comfort. Craning your neck at an awkward angle is not possible for longer durations. Even if we remove the age factor.
You know one of the good things about your bike is that you can set it up any way you want. My setup is for racing, even through I do not race, it is setup for maximum speed. I specifically sacrifice comfort for speed.
If I were ever to get another road bike, it would probably either be a touring bike or a gravel bike. I would not slam the stem so I could ride it for hours without discomfort.