How Do You Double-Clutch A Manual Transmission For A Drag Race?
While performing a double-clutch maneuver on a manual transmission for a drag race is fairly uncommon and can easily result in the loss of a race, it is a helpful driving skill to master when you need to increase the torque of your engine in order to get more power. By following a few simple steps, you will be able to master the double-clutch technique for a drag race without limiting the performance of your car. Begin by stepping down on the clutch of your manual transmission and quickly shifting into neutral. Lift your foot off the clutch, maintaining a smooth movement the entire way. Tap the gas gently to get the throttle to open up. Using the tachometer, try to keep the RPM level low enough so that engaging the clutch will give you the increase in power that you need instead of slowing your car down significantly as in a normal manual transmission down-shift. Depress the clutch again (hence the term “double clutch”). Shift into a lower gear. Which gear you choose may depend upon th
