Chase or be chased to the line???

A couple of guys I know that are VERY good racers say it is always good to take the finish line. And they always want to be the one doing the chasing

This is a great example of how knowing your competition will help. If you know that someone ALWAYS like to take the stripe, I would dial a little soft and dump him off at the finish...let him have that stripe and breakout....but knowing how to do this takes time, practice and knowing your car VERY well.