I run in the 1.5 range on slicks in the 60ft. with my little bit of power and here is what seems to work for me.

Back the car in the waterbox, spin the tires over quickly to get the tires wet, pull forward one car length. Put the car in 2nd gear, revv the gas (if you have a manual), drop the clutch around 4,000 r.p.m.'s, and hit the brakes.. Bring the revs up to a constant 4k - 5k rpm's for 5 seconds or so and then let off the brakes the car will grab like a mo'fugger as soon as the car starts to roll.

Now DO NOT DRY HOP ! The next time your tires are shocked on the track will be the best traction. A dry hop will only hurt at this point.


Drag radials need to be hot. Repeat the same steps above just remain in the water closer to 10 seconds or until you see some think white smoke.

Regular radials just need a quick spin over out of the water and then proceed up to the line.

Hope this helps someone.