What is 1-ft rollout (and why magazine 0-60 times look quicker)
Rollout is the first foot of movement that drag strip timers and US car magazines leave out. It typically makes a 0-60 mph time 0.2–0.3 s quicker.
The definition
On a drag strip the front tyre sits in a light beam at the start line. The timer starts only when the tyre leaves the beam — after the car has already moved about one foot (0.3 m). That first foot is called rollout.
Because the car is moving slowly during that first foot, leaving it out shaves a meaningful amount off the time: typically 0.2 to 0.3 seconds on a 0-60 mph run.
Why it matters when you compare times
US magazines such as Car and Driver and MotorTrend publish 0-60 mph times with a 1-ft rollout subtracted, to match drag strip conventions. European 0-100 km/h figures are usually measured from a true standstill.
So a car that does 0-60 mph in 3.0 s 'with rollout' is about 3.2-3.3 s from a true standstill. Compare like with like.
Holeshot lets you switch rollout on or off. With it on, the clock starts after the first foot and distances (60 ft, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile) are measured from that point, exactly like a strip.
FAQ
Does rollout make my car faster?
No — it only changes where the clock starts. It makes the number smaller, not the car quicker.
Is Holeshot's 0-100 with or without rollout?
Without, by default: a true 0-100 km/h from a standstill. Turn on 1-ft rollout in Settings to match drag strip and US magazine figures.
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