Hellcat launch control fail 1/8 mile drag race

Here's a great example of traction being more important than power. I tried to give my buddy in the v6 a head start (and give myself time to engage launch mode, as notoriously difficult as it's reputation when you're lined up in front of the xmas tree). I ended up just flooring it and spinning all the way into 4th where I finally made traction and passed. anyone who's ever driven 500+ hp rwd has (or will) have this happen 😂

2015 hellcat challenger on 305x35r20 bf goodrich comp 2s (rear only, stock tires on front)
vs.
2017 stock v6 challenger sxt plus
1/8 mile unprepared surface drag race