Yeah i definately wouldnt run it into 6000 rpm zonecheck out the popular mechanics site and look up test drives i think it was "fastest vehicles in the world" the lightning was in it and they were talking about best way to get a low et at the track.I ran mine on the street at about 1200 rpm holding the brake then punching it and letting off the brake at the same time. It took off like a rocket. Try that next time. You can get it to hook up on these tires. Id master that before i worried about slicks. Even at a bad track you should be running a lot faster than that if you do it right.