Taping at the Track

At the end of this week I have an opportunity to hit the track for the first time in the new Z and I was thinking about going out and buying what looks to be some painters tape and applying it to the front of the car. I've never done this before as in my old Z I could have cared less about rock chips, but I wanted to see what everyone's attitude is towards people who do this.



Is it a totally "noob" thing to do?

Does it really help from rock chips?

Is it worth doing anything more than the front bumper?





TIA



(super excited for the first track day in the M Coupe :happyanim:)