Going to the track for the first time

Depends on the street tires. Some find it better avoiding the water box. 1st pass ease out of the hole. get more aggressive with every pass to take your traction to the limit. Make sure your shifting at what your car likes the best... 6000 rpm's? If traction ends up not being a big deal, bring your half inch wrench for timing. Go up a 3 degrees and see, etc. etc.