hello i recently went to a nopi car show and saw my first drag race. The track allowed an open session for all cars. I am new to the sport of drag racing, and would like to race my stock 97, auto cavailer. how can i do this and will it hurt my transmission if i switch between 1st, 2nd and D while driving down the track. also i dont have a tact so could anyone help me out. thanks alot