When i raced, i had the shifter in '1'. The RPMs go up pretty high in that, and it WILL shift for you. Mine shifted into third right before i finished. Next time I go (if i do) I'll try out some different techniques, although that wont help you by Friday.
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2014
Grey Ford Fusion 2.0 EcoBoost Bought: 12-5-14
2005
Silver Legacy GT Ltd 5mt. Bought: 3-3-07 Sold: 12-5-14
1996
Brilliant Red L (AWD). Bought: 6-14-04 - Sold: 3-3-07 -
15.370 @ 89.65
1992
Claret/
black LS #4086 (GF's). Bought: 6-30-04 - Sold: 7-29-07
1994
Pearl White LSi Bought: 2001? Sold: 2004?