Take your time and don't rush into the second beam. I always do a once over and check that t/c is off, I'm in 1 not Drive, and slap my helmet a few times and get amped up. Until you get quicker reaction wise, concentrate on seeing the 2nd yellow shut off and go. I practiced this for a long time and cut great lights. I got to quick and red light now if I leave on this, but as soon as I see the 3rd yellow illuminate I'm gone. The green is actually to the side of my car when it start to illuminate. It's only a .250 of a second but makes all the difference at the stripe. I have a blast, sometimes you go out in the first round others you make it to the finals. Last friday night I lost to a supro full electronics car, I still tree'd him but he was way more dialed in than I was. It's tough to beat them, but so much sweeter when you do.