I'll throw this out.
I really hope the platform works as desired and all and there's good competition all rounds. I'm not racing because June 23rd is iRacing Le Mans 24h and I might commentate the top split like I do every year, so that's priority over anything else, plus some other reasons.
But, personal thought wise (I could've PM'd you guys saying the following, but I believe you'll be considerate about what I'm saying and reply in an educate manner): saying this will be a Test Season and still call it Season 8 is wrong in so many accounts. Specially when you guys (Paul, Bram and co.) are more involved with SRO AM Championship than else. And I'm not discrediting Glover, Ricardo, Chris Down and co., I truly believe you guys are committed to make this work and all, but this is all to hasty IMO.
One of the cornerstone leagues in RD being used for Testing purposes is not appropriate. "Enforce" more races in the platform and stuff, iron out the issues and when SRO is over, maybe slightly before it, then announce it and you'll have a more "proper" feeling to the championship, make it actually feel competitive, captivating and engaging to all parties. That's my 2 cents about this.
Other than that, regardless of my opinion above, people will keep signing to this and they'll be committed, I'm sure of it. There will be competitive racing after all.
Wish you guys the best luck and drive safe and fast.