So I got mine working - turns out we need to select the specific mod and track event-like thing in the mod selection screen first.
One of the less obvious things I have ever had to do in games.
Yes, the online mod thing not always works smoothly or the way you want. I am sure they have it fixed when they go gold.
When they were doing the Formula Two test, the tester said rFactor 2 would go gold later this year.
I'm out, dissapointed. Thought more people would join.