New to off road and torch

[dullett]

Hello I am looking at racing at torch next weekend after a few years racing 1/10th touring and just have a few questions.

Tire advice- I'm on quit a tight budget and need allot of practice and was wondering what the best tire is to provide a good amount of grip but also allow me to get the practice in without costing me loads in tires.

What times does the track open as i would like to pop down a bit early and get sum practice in.

Just waiting for my car to turn up witch is a tamiya 201 vega gen1 and was wondering if anyone had a good base setting they would be willing too share with me.
many thanks Dave