[Stephen12ZL1]

definitely leave it in "M" with traction control off and stability control off. You must hold the traction control off button for 5-7 seconds for both to be off. You will see two lights on the display illuminate to indicate both traction control is off and stability system is disabled. Do the burnout in "M" as well and you won't have a problem. Leave the paddles alone as the car shifts right at redline in "M". You should see an "S" on the display beside the odometer and on the heads up display. If you press a paddle by accident, you will then see M and the current gear selected. To go back into S just hold down the right paddle for a few seconds and display will indicate S again. First run don't "load up" too hard against the converter or you will blaze the tires and ruin your run. Go just slightly against the converter (approx 900-1000rpm) and then both gently and quickly squeeze the throttle to the edge of traction and let the car do the rest after that. Subsequent runs if the track is prepped well, increase the brake torque and try for a better 60'. Let the air down in the back tires to 22psi and this will help traction. These stock tires do fairly well after a 5sec or so burnout. Hope this helps and good luck!