Going to the track for the first time

Heading out to the track for the first time. Im not expecting to do terribly well since im on street tires and its my first time, but if I can run a low 13 and not break anything I will be happy. Any tips for someone on street tires? Should I drop pressure down from 36 psi? Burnout? No burnout? (I am driving 80 miles to the track). I see some people put tape on their fenders? Is that so that the debris from the tires don't stick to the fenders? Any other tips?

This is what I am taking...

69 Dart all steel except for hood, full interior
10:1 360
Supposedly ported X Heads but no idea on flow numbers
Edelbrock Dual Plane Intake
750cfm Vacuum Secondary Demon Carb
Holley Red Electric Fuel Pump
Comp Cams XE284
TTI Headers
2.5" exhaust all the way to the bumper with flowmasters
MSD Ignition

727 Torqueflite
11" OEM Converter
Trans Go TF2 Shift kit
3.55 Sure Grip
245/60/15 Cooper Cobra Tires

Wish me luck!