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First event - basically the goals for the event should be developing your comfort level and awareness of everything that is going on. Make sure you can spot every flag every time around. Make sure you know where any and all cars are around you at all times. Don't worry about pace - it's not a race and there is no award for winning the HDPE cup. Relax, get comfortable, and work on building your awareness level. Once you are comfortable with your surroundings the learning curve can start to take off. Head on a swivel - do not get tunnel vision and/or start to drive out of your mirrors. If someone catches you give them the point by when appropriate and keep on doing your thing.
Brakes - keep in mind that using DSC and tripping it frequently can add quite a bit to the brakes (including the fronts). If you are not going to go with a dedicated track pad absolutely keep a close watch on the braking system (including pedal pressure, stopping distance, etc). Should always be doing this but just something to remind yourself during the event.
Tires - PS4's are an excellent learning tire but even if tech passes tires showing dry rot I'm not sure I would still want to run them on the track...
When I first read the thread title I though maybe the Mpact event at COTA. If so was going to tell you that you were more than welcome to take a ride along with me if so (we are sponsoring the Track X event they are having there). If they allow passengers at the Pocono event then you might try to catch a ride with someone with experience if you haven't been shotgun on the track before (and preferably in an M2). This can really open your eyes on what the cars are capable of. Doesn't mean to go try to match that immediately but can give you an idea of how capable these cars are.
And most importantly - do not forget to have fun!
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