Originally Posted by
InspGadgt
I find even if I wipe off the tires as best as I can there still is some excess traction compound that needs to be worn off. This can cause the car to be a bit twitchy for the first few laps. I'll usually try to turn a few laps right before lining up to get the tires right.
This is why you see guys rubbing their cars agaisnt the carpet before the start of mains.