Originally Posted by oledoc2u

traction control off. put it in 1st, pull up to the staging lights, once staged brake torque to 1500 rpms, launch by foot to the floor releasing brakes at the same time. The car will shift even if you don't although when it shifts I pop that gear, it shifts I pop the next gear, and you should cross the finish as it hits 4th...I do a short burn out to clean the tires prior to staging... Just takes a few practice runs for you to get it done...