Beginner Bracket Equipment Advice

What ever works for you. Seen guys win using all the gadgets they can use. A lot that win around here run the top end and do damn good. They don't dial till they see who theyre racing. Then there was the old boy who showed up with his rusty dart, checked the tires once, sat there and smoked cigarettes, never checked anything and won all the damn time. For me the track is a fun place. The last thing I want to do is take notes and figure. IId rather bs with my friends.