i really cant add any more to this then the others have said. i watched ALOT of racing before i did it---actually, i just finally got the nuts to go out and do it. study, study, study. like others have said, watch where the cars are on the line and see what they do. if you dont act like you know what you are doing and have attitude, then others will help you out. walk to the end of the track and see where the turn offs are, find the ticket booth AND , OBEY ALL TRACK SPEED LIMITS. countless times i have been almost hit by someone(usually a ricer) that was going far too fast in the pits.you will be nervous enough as it is so try to settle yourself down and dont forget to breath---seriously. i have been racing for a short time--about 10 years, but i love the feeling everytime i get to go down the track and get out of the car. experience is all for the taking here. good luck