Originally Posted by Ed Hughes

Usually DE's require a tech inspection-sometimes available at the track, but often local Porsche-centric shops with PCA ties do it for free, and save you from having to wait in line at the track, and possibly miss a driver's meeting. There is usually a checklist/sign off sheet that the inspector and you sign off on. Make sure you know what is required.

Originally Posted by ivangene

Drink lots of water and some gatorade
go for a ride with an instructor during one of your off sessions *any instructor - doesnt have to be yours
your head will be plenty full - spend time to decompress after driving - and re-hydrate
relax
have a hell of a good time
dont be hard on yourself - it's not something that you will be naturally good at, it takes time - seat time....and screwing up....to be good
drive within YOUR limits - there are no prizes, no rewards for fastest
you wont be the fastest
dont worry if you are the slowest
NO ONE and I mean NO ONE will give you a hard tome for being slow, dont do it to yourself
make small speed increments - do not "suddenly" drive much faster
practice being very smooth - everyday
practice looking ahead - everyday
think smooth, think relaxed
dont change the car - it can do way more then you can imagine an having street tires is a benefit when new (they wont allow you to get to deeply over your head)
have fun
talk to other drivers
drive very slowly home
no alcohol for 2 days prior
this may turn out not to be "your thing" - its OK - some people get "hooked" some people think, this is OK, maybe once a year would be nice and some people never go back - all are OK, there is no pressure to perform and no expectations. t is supposed to be fun

it's fun

very very fun

remember - you want to drive the car tomorrow too...which means leave a little on the table.
dont push anyone
dont allow anyone to push you

have fun
hydrate
repeat