First Tract Day, Advice & Tips?

[mgfranz]

I know... Read everything... Well I almost have, but a couple things still are open;

1) I run stock BBS 18" rims on the street, should I use the same size rim & tire on the track? Do I need a forged rim or can I use stock?
2) Brake pads, I know there is a lot of talk about the Red vs. Yellow pads, (I'm leaning towards the red pads since I am using the GT3 front brake ducts), is this an issue worth worrying about?

I will be using a trailer to get my car to the track, so if it breaks I can get home.

Thanks,