In the past, people said I wasn't focused and didn't give it the time. That's a bunch of crap. I'm not doing anything different now than I did before.

Its always a little different, racing on your hometown track. It makes it more special.

Things happen for a reason. We'll see where life takes me from here.

I've always loved old hot rods. I have four or five of them at home that I work on when I'm not working out.

I'm not promoting myself as the next great American driver, as some people are describing me. If that's what people want to call me, fine. But I've got more important things to focus on.

It's pretty cool to be able to hang out with the President and have the race-winning car on the South Lawn.

When the car's going well, I purr like a kitten.