| Launch Timing | Result | |---------------|--------| | Too early (red) | Bogged down, massive loss | | Slightly early | Slow start, recoverable | | Perfect (green/gold) | Instant acceleration advantage | | Late | Safe but you start behind |

In time trial, shift by ear – close eyes. Tap when engine pitch hits your memorized tone.

Run same track 10 times, change nitro point each time. Note which gives best final speed.