Sign up for a High Performance Driving School - The Drivers Edge, BMW or Porsche Club
You can also contact your local track IE: MSR, TWS, TMS.
For more info on a CDROM, The Drivers Edge offers this at a nominal price.

Any "sports" car will work. I have even seen sporty SUV's out there. IE: BMW X5, Nissan Murano.

Rent a Mustang, get the full coverage just in case.

You should have your car checked by a qualified service person. Most events have a checklist that is required. Here is a link to The Drivers Edge Inspection Form.

Most insurance companies will cover a "non timed" "non-competitive" event. Review your policy to be sure.

YES! A SNELL rated "M95" or newer is acceptable at most events. "M2000" may be the new standard soon. Check with your event coordinator. "M" is for "motorcycle" If you are going to race you want a "SA" (Special Applications) rated helmet. The main difference between them is "SA" is flame retardant and has different peripheral vision requirements. For more info on Snell ratings, go to Snell's website.

AWESOME - this is a great place to get started. We recommend at least 3 of these type of schools before attending a certified school that cost much more.  You need to check with the racing league you are interested in, as they have varying requirements. Check with the SCCA or NASA for complete rules and regulations.

Probably not necessary at first, but by the time you get to Yellow status this is a viable option. As you get better you will start using parts faster and maybe even break something that prevents you from driving home. For tips on trailering, go to the Yellow page.

For You:
1)LOTS of water. Dehydration is a major contributor to lack of concentration and motion sickness.
2) Sunscreen
3) Appropriate clothing plus an extra outfit
4) Chair
5) Snacks
6) Helmet

For the Car:
1) Extra fluids
2) Tire pressure gauge
3) Torque wrench
4) Window Cleaner and Paper Towels
5) Duct/Racers tape
6) WD40 to clean off excess tape glue and tire marks
7) Shoe polish or vinyl numbers

"Warped" brake rotors is that vibration you fell when you apply the brakes. This is usually caused by improper bedding in of the brake pads to the rotors, improperly torqued lug nuts, using your emergency brake on very hot brakes, resting your foot on the brake pedal after a hard braking session or a combination of the above.

For a full technical opinion of this issue, go to the Stop Tech website.