Stick shift or automatic?

Ok so I'm getting a 2006 Honda Civic and I'm planing on racing. I'm gonna customize it and everything but I was wondering. Should I get stickshift or automatic. I know that stick is best for racing but I have heard so many bad things about stick like when ur stuck in traffic. How long does it take to learn and get used to it. Also I don't have a car to practice stick on so that sucks.

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