Summit Super Series Rookie. Any tips??

Going to enter the SSS at my local IHRA 1/8 mile track this year.
I would appreciate any advice from you veteran points guys.
I think Super Rod is the class for me. The car runs a consistent 6.45 in the 1/8th +\- .02 seconds. I would think that being at the slower end of the class (6.00-6.49) would be better than slowing it down to 6.50 and having to race everyone that is 6.50 and slower, which at my track is most cars, plus I get to leave first and let the other guy red light or breakout playing catch up.
Whaddya think?