Don't be scared. If you can drive it down the street, you can drive it down the drag strip. Car and engine will be fine, traction will most likely be troublesome and DO drive around the water box. Just clean the tires off before staging. If you are still nervous, ask to make your first few passes with out someone beside you, most tracks will be happy to do that for you.
My guess is it will run about 8.75 in 1/8 mile.
Good luck and HAVE FUN!

Brian Dunnigan