You will not embarrass yourself at all. Most important thing is O/D off, TC off. Drive through the water box, (not in the water box), then brake stand a second gear burnout for at least 5 seconds. You want 40 mph on the speedo to get those tires heated properly so watch your revs. If you have never done that before you just pump the gas pedal. Dont floor it and hold it.....LOL.....you will hit redline that way. If you have never staged your car before watch how other cars do it before you make a run. Your car will make the run smoothly. People who have driven my car cannot believe how easily and smoothly it runs down the track. You will have a blast and its normal to feel apprehensive before your first run. My track requires long pants, helmet, shoes and no tank tops. Be prepared. I also have to wear a fireproof jacket since my blower is aftermarket but lots of tracks dont check for that so you will probably be ok there.