Les, being located in central New York, events are hard to find in the Fall. I am probably forced to look for my next event in 2023, unless I travel a bit farther south. Schedules for 2023 don't all appear to be published yet for all organizations.
Good to hear that an easy first step is High temp brake pads and Brake fluid exchange. I might also look into stickier tires. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 rears felt like the stuck fine, but I have cheaper all season Riken tire in the front. I garage my car in the winter so I don't need the all season tires that are on there now.