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Paul, I don't think living in fear of anything is helpful. Fear can cause you to make bad decisions at exactly the wrong time. I think your better off being educated at driving schools, asking about the specific track and the corners that are more dangerous because they are off camber, bumpy, have walls, ditches, etc.. Be slower at those places where the penalty is higher. You always have to have a plan. I agree that the autocross idea is a good one. It should help you learn car controll in a safe enviroment. But, I would also say that a cobra which is pretty nuetrol in an autocross at low speeds will likely oversteer on a race track at higher speed corners. If the tail comes out quickly at low speeds, it could be a nightmare at high speeds. My cobra has a low speed push but is really good at high speed corners. If I get rid of the low speed push, it oversteers at higher speeds. Get instruction and some safety items if you are going to drive the cobra on the street or track. It can only help. Scott