[karussell]

I think the best way to start really is an autocross held by your local bmw cca chapter. its low speed in parking lot full of cones and no other cars. start at your pace that you feel comfortable with and grab as much instruction as possible. you will gain a lot of confidence in the car and that will help when you take it on a big track. also if you don't spin the car on the autox then you didn't get your money's worth. learn the car at and beyond the limits in a controlled environment like this. enough practice and you will learn to catch the car. that pays off if you get overzealous on the big track and now you are stability control. just keep a level head and respect your own limits first. above all else remember there is risk involved no matter how careful you are so you have to be comfortable with knowing you might have a bad day. make sure your insurance will cover you or willing to take the risk completely. i have seen cars totalled going 30mph in an autox. all it takes is the right circumstances.