two step for starting line and burnout

[SStockDart]

I find the comment by David Reher interesting, and it makes sense. I believe that however you do the burn out.... do it the same every time. That way, if you don't hook, you will have better information to make an adjustment....."did I do too much or too little of a burn out."
I have tried everything at one time or another. I do not use a two step for a burn out. I find that it only confuses me in my starting line process.......Separate button for line lock and trans brake.....set the front line lock, then shift.....too complicated for an old guy like me. I have my wife align our car just on the forward edge of the water, therefore, I know that water has covered the entire tire. I foot brake it in second and soon as it starts to spin, I shift to third....I count 2 seconds (same as I count the tree) then I lift.....I use Mickey thompsons and they don't seem to need as much burnout as others....plus, they last longer.
It kills me to see someone stop in the middle of the water to start their burnout.....then sit there spinning and slinging water into their fender wells....................only to have it drip on the tires later. That doesn't make any sense to me, but did I say I am getting old (I can't remember lol), and getting another year older tomorrow......oh crap

[D. Hake 4459]

Thanks for all the input. When I do my burnout as soon as I hit the limiter in 2nd I shift to high then as soon as I hit the limiter in high I back off just a little to keep it off the limiter count to 2 and let off the line lock button. Limiter is set for 5400 and converter flash is about 5100 so I try to keep it above 5100. I also have someone spot me at the edge of the water. People that do a burnout in the puddle really mess it up for the next person in line. I've been bit by that a few times.