NASCAR Heat Racing League

Friend and I are trying to connect within the same house on a wireless network. I have tried my IP address and the little 192.168 ... .. address and we can't connect...can someone help me?? He's only in town tonight.

Got that part. I'm semi-approved, but I have to race with some admins for them to see if I can control the car. I can't do that unless I know a room to go into to do so. I have 2 on my AIM buddy list but never see them on, or, they are away. Help?

I'm new to this game but have a good bit of experience with racing leagues. I'm relatively good at building setups. Is there a common server that's always open for practicing with others online?