New to drag racing. Need advice.

69DARTWANTED said
Thanks for the input. In this local 300 foot series, they don't allow "box burn outs". Pull up to the line and run....period. I put brand new rubber on the car. Don't quote me, but the are MT's that are designed...per the ad to have maximum traction with little or no warm up. Basically this series is held on the straight away of a 1/4 mile oval.

Here is the thing. At the strip I go to they encourage a "dry hop" burn out before entering the water box to get anything (like pebbles) from hanging to the tires. Any and every slick turns 'em for that split second with ease. why? No heat on regular pavement.

I also agree with crackedback - your not spinning as much as you might think you are.