I highly recommend the Evolution Performance Driving School. I took the one in Richmond last Saturday. It was great. I think there is one at the Beach later this month. Their web site is
www.autocross.com/evolution .
Be smooth and don't overdrive. Look ahead to your next target/turning point. If you focus on the gate you are in, you will get lost and be slow. Most important - have fun.
On tire pressures, it depends a lot on whehter you are front or rear wheel drive. On most rear wheel drives you want to boost the front 7-9 lbs and leave the rears the same or even decrease them slightly.
David