I remember a post not long ago regarding hard launches. It was noted that they were very bad for the mechanics and shouldnt be done.

Well if I was feeling imature and I was for example at the lights and a hot hatch was wanting a race (the ones with more modifications than a dragracer) then can people here give advice on how is the best and safest way (for the car) to lunch?

being a sports car it should be up for this type of thing.