[gkmatthew]

Insurance: I'm with Allstate. As opposed to many of the other insurers (Parish, etc.), Allstate covers you WHILE ON TRACK -- as long as you're not "racing." This means you're covered while participating in open track events! Other insurance companies do NOT cover you while on track, even if you're just doing a parade lap!

Registration: For me (in FL) it was simple. Go to your local license plate office. They'll give you a bunch of forms. Fill 'em out as best you can. Call your local police, and have them send out an "inspector" (the guy who came to my house was from the "police auxiliary", and seemed most concerned with whether or not the VIN plate was attached to the chassis). Then take all the forms back to the licensing office. They'll relieve you of 6% of certain items (NOT the total value of the car) such as chassis, engine, tranny. It helps if you encounter a helpful clerk at the licensing bureau.