I didn't want to fall back. But I realized it was more important to make it to the end under my own power than to run flat out in the lead or in second and then run out of fuel with a lap to go.

I take none of that to heart. I don't feel like there's anything that I need to do for anybody else. I want to win bad enough for myself anyway, that nothing anybody can say can make me want to win any more.

Give yourself permission to shoot for something that seems totally beyond your grasp. You may be surprised at your capabilities

Since I started in Nascar, popularity has definitely gone up. I've become more attractive and helpful to companies that are looking for spokespersons. So from that perspective, things are going really well.

At the after-party of the Indy 500, I'm usually wearing jeans and a tank top.

I'm a good blend of both my mom and dad.

I leave it up to the government to make good decisions for Americans.