When I was stock I would shift out of first at lik 6K and grab 2nd right in the powerband. Redline 2nd and gate 3rd gear and hold it till your done. I actually think you'll have to shift to 4th by the end.

Launching depends on the track for sure. If it's sticky you'll have to rev a little higher to break the tires loose. I also found that mines times would be within an 1/8 of a second if I just rolled off the line and floored it compared to dropping the clutch at 4K and smoking the tires for 1st gear.

I eat emo kids for breakfast

1995 Eagle Talon (SOLD)
72' SuperBeetle
72' Standard Beetle
56' Deluxe Beetle