Very few athletes have the chance to be brought into the White House.

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.

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

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 grew up in a very simple home, a very simple background, and to be able to do what I'm able to do today, I'm very honored. I don't think I'll ever lose that perspective, and I don't want to.

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 !