I didn't get into racing to make friends.

The competition in today's world of racing is so tough.

The Daytona 500 is a career-winning race. It defines careers for drivers, crew members, crew chiefs and race teams. It has that power.

I do find it amusing when somebody cuts me off, makes an aggressive move on me in a car. I'm like, 'Do you have any idea what I do for a living? Why?'

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

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.

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