I also got some tips from a buddy of mine as well.

1. Show up to the track on fumes, at the track they sell 105 otc gas @ $8 a gallon, get a gallon worth.
2. Take out all the unnecessary crap out of your car, as far much as take out the spare, jack and even the back seat.

I'll take his word, he's has a Neon(don't laugh)SXT that runs in the upper 13's.

I'll try your idea too, bet I'll pratice a bit be fore I head out.