lined up with an SVT

I was in the GTP again going to work when I see a red light and a SVT Lightning in the left lane. I knew I would lose but I went for it anyway. When the light went green he stepped on it a little but not much. When he saw I was still beside he he floored it. Now I like Lightnings but this thing sounded horrible(all kinds of rattleing):o. Any way he pulled on me, very slowly and when he was about a half car lenght he hit the brakes and got in a turning lane and turned. I shot him a wave and went on to work. I would have liked to race again flat out because I just barely had the pedal pushed. I think I could have done better. Oh well.