Front end setup (Drag Racing)

And a wise man he is, although both are actually used successfully. If your trying to make traction on a narrow/short set of tires, letting the front rise can actually make you quicker, the purpose being to get as much weight shifted to the rears as fast as possible at launch. If traction is not a question, ie say a set of 33" tall 18" wide monster meats, then staying flat to the trac will get you there sooner. It really depends on how your set-up as to which will be better.