Greg, sounds like she easily has the nerve to do it. As far as helping get ready, talk to Sanborn (40 Ford). He put his son (who had never drag raced)in a very quick front motor dragster. His son did have a lot of experience in some very serious dirt track cars so he already was adapt at thinking at "race speed". And, achieving that is probably the biggest thing. Laps, and developing second nature reactions to situations are key.
1st lesson should be where, when and how to hit that kill-switch.