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Track is a bit of a different animal from mountains and such, but shouldn't be unapproachable. I have friends who, after years, I'm still trying to convince to come tracking with me. It's heaps of fun, but all about safety at the end of the day. I think the FR-S is a pretty reliable car for tracking. Check your oil between sessions. Make sure your brakes are up to the task. Definitely recommend doing brake fluid, something DOT4 like ATE 200 or Motul RBF600/660. Check lug torque between sessions. Take it easy when you're starting out and learn the track and braking zones, efficient lines etc, before worrying about going fast. Safety and awareness are first and foremost. I'd always recommend an instructor, whether you're beginner or high intermediate.
A side note, but I'd also look into some local autox events if you want to get your feet wet in closed course events. The environment is pretty different from track, it's more time trial in style and with different dynamics. I'm somewhat active in both and enjoy both for different reasons. The FR-S is a riot of a car for that as well.
Have fun out there.
My .02.
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