Mine was just 4 years ago. After helping friends race since around 1980. The very first pass using the transbrake I have to admit I lifted at about 300'. The car was going faster than my brain.
Then I went 5.29 in the 1/8th on my second pass in a buddies dragster. The next week I was runner up in the same car. A little later I got my roadster and started racing somewhat regularly. Tulsa Raceway Park.
Curtis