Glen that is the correct mindset for the drive it to the track guys.
I've driven my street car to the track a couple of times.
I would recommend you have a good 200 mile tow service on your insurance.
We actually enjoy working on our race cars at the track so the trailer has all the tools and spare parts we might need.
Also it's fun, not work if it is your hobby and you enjoy all of it.
Working on the car, getting the trailer ready, towing to the track and finally racing on track.
You get a group of 5 racers and mechanics with well stocked trailers, parts and tools you would be amazed at the issues we can resolve in the pits.
I don't bounce off gators either, because the front of my car has bump stops, soft springs and full front rebound.
The front is jacked down, the nose is pinned.
No lifting the front splitter on acceleration even with 750hp.
In the end we are all challenging ourselves and having fun.
We all need to find our comfort level, be it time, money or experience.
