Drag Strip tips and advice needed.

Thanks, After I had it tuned by Richard, I am sure about the throttle being wide open. Prior to that, the tune for the EFI was way off. I expect better tomorrow. I did not burnout but I am aware of getting into 2nd asap so that I don't trash the trans. I have manual shifted at 5700 on the back roads and that seemed much better. Richard set the rev limiter at 6500 and says that this car should be safe there. I am not sure about trap rpms as the only tach I have is on the EFI readout 3 inch display.

Can someone explain "leaving off throttle"? My neighbor, A hot rodder, says to get the rpms up before launch. I am very new and willing to learn.