Keith I understand your feelings here...Trust me i have them every time i get into the car..BUT...you cannot be soo freaked out that your over thinking your every move in the car or its just as bad as being wreckless.. Please have fear,respect...whatever you want to call it... it is a Good thing to have but keep it in Check.
Now One more thing from me to you...a Large percentage of accidents that happen on the dragstrip the car gave Tell Tell signs and the driver didn't pay attention to the warnings and drove in Over their heads... i understand there are times things break etc...but its a rare occasion compared to the accidents that happen where the Driver just didn't pay attention to the Signs the car was giving and drove in too deep...and most of these cases its nothing more then a split second decision..thats why it is so important to have seat time and develope a second nature feel in the car...over thinking may be too late
....Bottom line if it don't feel right LIFT..
Hawleys driving school teaches just this......YOU ARE IN CONTROL
Sorry this is A book.. In the past I have found myself dealing with the same emotions you are having ( its natural) so i am passing along what helped me keep my emotions in check and i hope it helps you out also.
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Bjuice..
"I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY ! "