Need tips from you! Race Honda CRX (EH6) against Peugeot 206 CC

Hello, soon a race is scheduled on a 500m long straight track between me and a friend. Now I still need tips and assessments from you (of course so that the CRX wins, of course :-)). 1) When is it advisable and optimal to switch? 2) What is it like when starting, which tactics (turn up, let the clutch snap gently or out of the speed cellar)? 3) CRX: 125 hp / 1100 kg / 1.6 l against 206 CC: 136 hp / 1220 kg / 2.0 l is that useful? Well, are there any 4) mmmhhhh. What else should I keep in mind? Greetings n-e-o2 P.S.: does any of you know anything about a CRX successor? Does Honda currently have something planned in the direction?