Sure....it's a normal thing to me...
 

I live in rural West Virginia, and I use the shifter every time I use the car.....I remain in "L" until I get to the paved road, about 0.1 mile......and then no matter which direction I head in there are nice mountain roads, when the road gets headed uphill with lots of curves and switchbacks, I use "S"......keeps the engine revved a bit higher, and at a more lively spot in its power band.....:D

SB

Popping the clutch as a means to start the vehicle. Certainly not revving and putting into gear.

OH, ok, I get it.

Incidentally...i've tried that a time or two with mine and it's only worked about half the time. Is this normal?