Launch RPM for a 4 Speed?

[firstgenaddict]

After I trip the 2nd staging light I put my heel on the brake pedal and using my toes I begin to bring my rpms up to where I want to launch... then I pay attention to the tree...

[Verne_Frantz]

I've never tried the "heel-toe" method, but maybe I should have because I've rolled out of the lights many times..........ESPECIALLY at Broadway Bob's in Union Grove where the starting line is on a HILL. I know that track has a lot of history and people love it, but for me, it's the worst place I've ever run. I rolled back out of the staging lights THREE times before I finally kept my foot on the brake until the yellows came down, then had to HURRY back to the gas, set my launch rpm, then forget about timing the launch on the lights. By the time I was ready, the green was already on. They should have a sign in the pits saying, "line-lock required"!
I know I'll get flamed for my opinion and people will testify that they ran there with no problems, but my experience was terrible in '83.
Verne

[PxTx]

My first vote would be to throw on a historically correct Hurst Link Lok, but the other option is set the e-brake just enough to prevent the roll and creep through the prestage lights to light the stagine ones.

[Verne_Frantz]

GREAT advice. Your right hand is on the shifter; your left hand is on the e-brake release handle; your right foot is on the gas; your left foot is on the clutch. Who's steering the car?

[Dog427435]

You have a chin don't you?

[firstgenaddict]

Verne I have had the same problem... way too much to do and way too little time to do it in!
To me the heel toe method is the easiest way... as soon as you roll to the gas you are naturally releasing the brake from your heel...

[firstgenaddict]

Whatever you do get a scattershield if you are going to be thrashing it! The best case scenario is destroying the bellhousing and back of the block or having the clutch disc come through the firewall/windshield... and gets worse from there!