A burnout is pretty easy to do, but it's a lot easier with a line-lock. A line-lock allows you to lock the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, so the car stays put while the tires smolder.
Here's the scenario: It's Saturday morning and you begin a project/update/repair on your street rod that you've told yourself will only take half an hour or so to complete. Before you know it, an hour ...