A little update. The Vette ran into electrical problems in Champaign and didn't make it to the drag strip so he didn't get to run but I did get to make a pass. I was a little upset with myself for making a couple rookie mistakes but hey I am a rookie so its all good. First I didn't turn traction control off so when I tried to do a little burnout it killed. Feeling embarrassed I turned it off and did a nice proper burn out. Pulled up and staged and like everyone said I left on the last yellow and I was pretty happy with my RT. Left a little hard though and had a little wheel hop but my biggest mistake was not getting a clean shift into third.
Considering my mistakes, having a trunk completely full with luggage for four people, and having a passenger I don't think I did all that bad. We got there too late to have time for another pass so I'll have to live with that for now. I had a blast and am looking forward to getting back on the strip to redeem myself.
I was the right lane.