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.

Experience is invaluable. I can't express enough how much experience in this sport has helped me as a driver.

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

I have a lot of confidence in myself, a lot of confidence in the race team, our equipment, and as my mind plays its games on me, I just fall back on the team.

Jeff [Gordon] doesn't sit down and explain things. We don't sit and have meetings where I'm the student. He really teaches by example. I've learned a lot on and off the racetrack.

NASCAR fans are very knowledgeable and very passionate.