Welcome to the addiction! You've already noticed that pretty much everyone here is willing to help, so if you have any questions about what you need to get you and the bike ready, or how the day works, or where you need to go and when, just ask!!!
There's a huge amount of knowledge locked up in these other guy's brains. That's why I'm on here so much, because you can always pick up ideas and little bits of info here & there.