First time going to the track. Any advice?

that is true...but you wont get there with a 2800 stall converter....
well, I know i have a unique situation, but i ran 13.13 with a factory stock converter and 2.94's. I would think a 2800 stall and 3.23's would punch me in the 12's slicker than Mrs Butterworth's syrup. I think he'll get there....