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These guys are on par for the most part. Mines an auto so its a little different (aka easier lol). Practice is EVERYTHING. I cant say enough that every car is different and you must take some time, find some quiet streets late at night (away from ALL people) and get to know your car. A couple of things.. First, you have to decide what you really want out of your car. If you just want to go have some fun, find something like the drags at TMS or a casual racing event open to all types of cars. It gives you practice with timing, they can group you with cars on the same level as yours, the adrenaline rush is awesome, and you learn the effects of tuning your car differently (everything from tires to turbos). These events are fun, cheap and a great place to get your feet wet or work out bugs in your setup. If you are really serious about it then do like these guys suggested and get some real tires (drag radials or slicks), line lock, launch control, rev limiter and do it RIGHT. IMO gearing a car for drag racing and for track racing are two completely different things. Personally, my car isn't a drag machine. I have fun at the events and I like to share the videos because I think everyone here can appreciate them, but I am not to the level of serious drag racing. I would like to be however and am working in that direction but there is always more work to be done! Morale of the story is, practice, practice, practice. Feel the car, and listen to what it tells you. It will tell you when to shift if you just listen!
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