A launch interval is determined for a vehicle based on the time that the operator takes to move a foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal for launching the vehicle from a stopped condition. Such launch interval may be determined for multiple launches to determine to determine an average launch interval. During the launch interval, actions can be taken to prepare the engine and/or turbocharger to launch the vehicle once the operator has called for such a launch by depressing the accelerator pedal. The magnitude of the actions taken and/or the rate at taking such actions can be based on the launch interval, i.e., whether the operator tends to move rapidly or slowly from brake pedal to accelerator pedal. The vehicle may base the rate of the actions on the driving style of the particular driver currently driving the vehicle.