Hand brake Dash light comes on during take off.
 

if i give it any more gas than about 1/3rd throttle, my brake light comes on and stays on for a minute or so, but when i come to a stop it stays off... anyone else have this problem?

Check here for some suggestions:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/parking-brake-light-stays-how-tighten-handle-39072/

thanks