thats true.... but it still very annoying lol ecspecially when a 16 sec civic does it and ur trying for ur new best time and u have to rush atthe line beause of that a$$hole lol,,,, yea that sux just a lil bit

 

You never have to rush at the line. That's one thing that I've learned over the years, do your own thing in your own time frame.
The starter sees the butthead double bulbing and will give you the time to do things right.

 

I wish I could drive around the water at Atco Raceway. They soak the entrance and there is a wall on either side and there is no room to go around the water

 

You will probably be a little nervous for your first few passes. I remember my foot shaking uncontrollably at the starting line for my fist pass. I was 17 years old though.

When you pull up to the lights, remember to watch the pre-stage beams closely. A lot of noobs drive right past them. The tower announcer tells you to back up, and every has a good chuckle. Also remember to have your helmet strapped, seatbelt on, and windows all the way up when you pull up.

If you just mash the gas you will probably blaze the tires, get a 2.4 60 foot and run high 14's. I would start with a very soft launch, easing into the throttle. Give it a little more until traction goes away.

Avoid doing a burnout on regular radials. They usually just get all gummed up and spin worse. A bag of ice to cool the intake between runs can be worth a 1/10th and 1 mph if you let it cool down enough for the intake to get nice and cold. Put a towel under the bad of ice to avoid water dripping down your engine and on the track.