suprised nobody even asked it he had a manual trans. Revving that engine and then dumping the clutch wil get ya launched fast (or at least spin the tires) but I assumed he wasn't able to because he's in an auto and can't control his RPMS prior to launching. SO, are you using an auto of manual trans?
Manual, all the prior posts about good clutch are great advise (and boost or headwork are good for either one). If in an auto, may want to consider a trans swap.You also mentioned it was a Vtec engine, but which one? Hope it's the d16z6, and not the economy vtec that also came in our cars.
And please try to keep the racing off the streets