first time down the track advise?

I got all kinds of advice when I went the first time. I went through the burnout box, I courtesy staged, I went on the third light, blah, blah, blah. The first time you'll be a little nervous not knowing what to do. After that your biggest problem will be wiping the smile off your face. Be prepared to have a poor first run, but once you get the idea you'll do just fine. The burnout box is a preference. I go through the water and burnout. I hook very well. I go on the second to last light, but I'm riding a line lock and it jumps faster. Have fun and be prepared to get hooked.