two step for starting line and burnout

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by D. Hake 4459

My burnout rpm is barely higher than converter flash. I start the burnout in 2nd gear, bump the limiter, put in high, bump the limiter, then hold it just under that for a couple seconds and drive out of the water.

Originally Posted by art leong

You should be able to control you rpms in the burnout with your foot. The 2 step is bad news on the burnouts. And you don't want to be on it any longer than needed at the starting line.

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Sounds like your burnout is way too long. Been doing 4-5 second burnouts, shorter on hot days, for over 22 years in a 3 speed footbrake car without a 2 or 3 step. Don't make it harder than it needs to be as has everyone of my competitors in NHRA Division 1 competing in the Summit ET Series.