The truth about caltracs

It depends on power, wheel base, CG. I’ve seen some chassis that wanted the IC out past the bumper and at ground level. I’ve never seen a chassis that wanted the IC at half the wheel base and cam high, which is where most everyone ever said was the correct starting point.
Do sliders help slow the tire hit ?
I'm looking at John's wheelie and don't want that for my first ever launch. I'm not a pussy but I think I'll total my **** before I get a pass on it, how to remedy that with a 650+ horse bb that weighs small block? Leaving off the foot brake