It is just awesome, there’s no other way to describe it. To be the first to win in a Gen-6 car … I’m just very proud of the moment.

I just don't have words to express how proud I am of this race team.

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.

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

A losing football team looks at excuses. A championship football team looks at solutions.

I didn't get into racing to make friends.

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.