Start off the grid - Help!!!!

[Shifu]

Went club racing last weekend at our local track in Mallala and had a lot fun. However had a lot of problems with the start part which then affected the whole race. In the first, a massive wheelie and loss of many seconds. In the second I stalled completely with even worse result. Having covered both extremes, in the third, I managed to keep it down but it was still pathetic. I need some advice and pointers on a fast and smooth acceleration from the start line as I know a lot of you are involved in the drag racers and know a bit about it So please spill the beans on technicalities of the art here.