Yes, but before I invested any money in the sport I would find my local SCCA group attend an event and just ride along with people. They're alot of people that are willing to allow you to ride along with them as long you explain to that your new to the sport and just trying to get a fill for it. I think the best way would be to go to the regestration tent and tell them your interested in riding along if they could please just pass the word around the grid. There is also a good chance that there is at least one instructor in your region make sure you ride with him at least once. You might also want to pick up a book just to get the basics covered before you go out. I hope this helps and the sport is great fun, good luck.