Originally Posted by DaveB

I agree. In a drag race, the first 100' is the most critical. The auto is terribly easy to launch and get high 2.1 and low 2.2 60 foots out of plus we don't have to contend with 1-2 gear spinning. The 6MT requires the correct technique and a little luck to get off the line strongly. If that 6MT comes off the line with a slow 2.3X 60' and the auto gets a high 2.1, the 6MT has instantly cost itself ~.2 in the 1/4 mile which negates any advantage it had over the 5AT.

Originally Posted by tonyplat

Actually, the rule of thumb is that you double the 60' change for the 1/4 ET difference. In other words, a 60' time that is .2 quicker will yield a 1/4 mile ET about .4 quicker! As hard to believe as this is, I've seen it in several cars I've run at the drags.