Burn-Out, Staging, and launch Procedures

First pull the car into the water, with a 3 speed transmission, put the car in 2^nd gear, get the tires spinning then shift into high gear, this is preferred, but you can start in 1^st shift to 2^nd then to high gear, get into high gear as soon as possible. Pull away from the water fairly aggressively for a few feet, and then lift quickly off the throttle.

Place transmission back into 1^st gear and pre-stage. When you are ready, stage the car into your racing position. Then immediately press the trans brake button, remember do not take your foot off the brake pedal wait 2-3 seconds to give the trans brake time to activate.

If you are racing off the top bulb with a delay box, use the following procedure. After the car is staged and the brake is engaged Concentrate on the top bulb only When you see the top bulb flash let go of the brake button, and then hit the accelerator. By pushing the accelerator after you let go of the brake button you will save a lot of wear and tear on your torque converter, and make the transmission run a lot cooler.

Note: When you leave on the top bulb I also recommend that you put your helmet against the head rest as soon as you stage your car and leave it there until after the car leaves the starting line, this is a lot easier on your neck.

If you are going to leave on the bottom bulb, after the car is staged and the brake is engaged Concentrate on the last yellow bulb you will see the top bulb flash with your peripheral vision, when the first light flashes, hit the accelerator and then on the last yellow let go of the brake button.

Note: Always use a 2 or 3 step RPM rev limiter, most cars like RPM between 3,000 to 5,800. Find your car's sweet spot. In most application higher is not faster.

Special safety note: Never throw any 3-speed transmission into neutral when you cross the finish line, leave the transmission in high gear as you slow down. The internal parts will spin 2 to 2 ½ times faster then the trap RPM and can cause internal parts to explode and exit the transmission, this may cause injury and or death, the exit of the transmission fluid may cause fire or loss of control of the car. Always run a shield and all safety equipment mandated by IHRA ADRL and the NHRA. Safety is no place to cheap out!

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