[guye]

As a first timer this year, I can honestly advise anyone vaguely contemplating coming next year for the first time. I too was a bit nervous having never really 'tracked' before, but it was and is surprisingly less scary and intimidating than I thought. As Wazzza says, the racers and us newbies and other slowies are kept apart mostly. If a quicker car gets in your group, everyone is really good and good basic road skills work (use your mirrors!) so it's not really that scary at all.

Go for it. And just drive at 80%. It's still great fun.