There is no other way to start the season than to win the Daytona 500.

I've always looked for my affirmation through my peers, the people I race against, and within my team.

I’d love to have an opportunity to tie the greats in Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr.

NASCAR fans are very knowledgeable and very passionate.

I've met a handful of presidents, from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton to George Bush to Barack Obama.

I didn't get into racing to make friends.

I want to say thank you to everybody at Hendrick Motorsports for their hard work...Obviousl y, the front row is very special, big thank you to Chevrolet and my awesome sponsor Lowe's Home Improvement !