More Tracks R Going 1/8 How to gear a low HP Car??

I just leave my 1/4 mile gears in for 1/8th mile. It would be nice esp if you are a slower/lower hp car to pickup some and go faster in the 1/8th, but I don't see the gain in E.T. being that great. With increasing the gear you will have to be quicker to shift to 2nd and will launch harder so if your track isn't great or car can't hook on ice you will give up some consistency for a little bit of E.T. gain. As long as your shifting to Drive before the 594ft cone and it gives you a chance to have a look or 2 to play the stripe I'd let it be. If your having to shift between the 594 and 660 cones than you may want consider a gear change. I run a 4.56 and 30" tire. I'm shifting to drive before the 594 cone and have a chance to give a look and decide on what I'm going to do. It happens quick especially after running 1/4 mile but you get used to it.