NASCAR does a good job of trying to keep things equal with new rules. We're not allowed to have computers in our cars to tell the crew what's going on. So the only thing you have is the driver, and the driver-crew chief relationship. That's the most important thing.

I don't need to break the speed limit. But if I'm not passing other vehicles on the interstate, I get a little irritated.

NASCAR fans are very knowledgeable and very passionate.

The No. 20 (Matt Kenseth) broke the pace car speed, which you aren't supposed to, but, they aren't calling guys on that so I need to start trying that in the future.

I've been very fortunate to dodge a nickname throughout my entire career. I've never had one.

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

I've challenged (Donovan McNabb) to whatever athletic endeavor he wants, but he laughs it off