[Tommy]

Rick's excellent advice didn't leave room for much. But here are a few more suggestions.

• Use high temp brake fluid and replace it before every event. ATE makes fluid in two colors so you can tell when the old fluid has been replaced with the new.
• Use arm restraints.
• Beware the urge to exceed your capability when either catching or being caught by another car. That's when I usually step over the line.
• Look at the track and decide which corners you can and cannot afford to misjudge. Sliding out of some corners just kicks up some dust and grass with no damage. Others can flip the car. Don't press the dangerous corners before you know your car and yourself very well.