Make sure you rev it up to redline before you shift to the next gear.
That will get you in the power curve when you let the clutch back out.
And you will fell a power difference as well.
This is a performance car, and likes to rev high.
Alot of people short shift and don't get to feel waht the car can do.
I will admit, I was guilty when I got the car untill a buddy of mine was riding with me and gave me a little lesson.