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.

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.

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

You have to take everything as it comes.

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

You have to take the hits as they come and you have to take the opportunities.

There's a ton of talent in this country. Some just need to be given a shot.