I'm going to try to do NJMP but if it's a toss up between there and Barber I'll probally go to Barber since I've been there one weekend before with Nesba.They are racing on the Lightning since they couldn't get Thunderbolt.
You only need luck if you are looking to win. Otherwise it's all about good fun! The plan is to get Vadim back out there for his first season since his wreck in '07... now he may need some luck.. or at the very least 'good sense'.
I don't think you will have any trouble keeping up with me. It's all about the start anyway, that is where you can really gain/lose ground in my experience.