thoughts and advice for a newbie to drag racing?

I just started drag racing my self with a 318 powered 1969 plymouth valiant. I have a 727 and won my first two bracket races. I am not real fast, I won the 8.9 class 1/8th mile. I would have to agree and say throw some slicks on it and make runs. I made over 30 runs my first race and another 30 or so this past time. It takes a bit to get comfortable, so make some runs and figure out your routine and make it second nature. Slicks, headers would be first. Then rear end gearing, spool. Not sure your rules but a driveshaft loop for me was a must. I am no expert yet but the more runs you make the better you will be and you will learn what your car needs by seat time.