In 1982 when I showed up, the average age of the drivers in the series was something like 40, 41. The crowds were small. There was not much prize money. The competition wasn't very tight.

I'd seen people overstay their welcome and I didn't want that to happen at all.

We ran three cars last year. Unfortunately, as time went on, we did have to let a few people go, which we regretted, but just because of the situation.

I am going to miss that time when you take that corner better than anybody else could have taken it on that lap or you do that great qualifying lap or you make that great pass or you bring a crippled car home.

Competitiveness has been a big thing for me.

I don't want people to remember me going through the motions.

Being injured is something that happens in this sport. Anybody who gets into it understands that.