If the connection is in place, you will launch the game without any problems. That is the pain - now the charm. The Internet connection allows for cross-platform playing. The game has been built for the Sega Dreamcast, PC and Macintosh. Winning races earns you the money to upgrade your vehicle.
Every little bit helps.
The options package is quite good, allowing you to set up the resolution for the highest, most dynamic 32-bit graphical elements possible. However, the higher you boost the resolution, and kick up other elements to their highest settings, the slower the game goes. After experimenting with various screen settings, it was found that adding elements did improve the graphics slightly, but detracted from the game play. Forget Mip mapping and texture detail. The default settings worked just fine and presented a fast-paced program.