Superbee

What do you think is the best way to shift a car from a standing start to get to top speed with no concern for et. in a half mile.
First and second gear on a runway will mostly be wheel spin, so is it best to short shift to second and lay into it as hard as possible then try to get to full throttle in third?

63Corvette

I have a stock HP C5Z. I ran the Texas Mile 9 consecutive runs within 1mph of 163mph, with two drivers. Your grandmother could do it. I left ALL nannies On, and shifted at the redline (6500.....fuel cutoff is at 6600)
The stock Hp C6Zs were about 8mph faster. Again, anyone could do it.
Enjoy

froggy47

If you get that much wheel spin in 1st and 2nd, I would buy tires with more grip or you are overdriving the car.

Try and find one of those videos that show the newer Vettes with launch control. They demonstrate the proper way to get going fast. With proper technique you can launch like that without all the drama.

Or check out Ranger's web site on drag launching.

Be safe.