Some fans understand who I am and why I do things, and then there are some fans that have formed an opinion that I don't feel is who I am.

Some fans understand who I am and why I do things, and then there are some fans that have formed an opinion that I don't feel is who I am.

I’m really proud of my team. They have given me great cars all year long. Today, we finally got to show what kind of cars they have been giving me. We were up front, leading laps and showing how good this No. 22 Ford is. Once again today, my team showed they have my back and that will only make us better going forward.

I don't worry about anything but winning races.

My reputation is different among different groups. You have your fans, your non-fans, your team, your crew, your family, your friends and then you have your peers. I think they're all different and each of them have their separate opinions about you.

My friends and family and team know who I am, and they have my back. So I don't let someone who doesn't know me affect me.

I have always tried to drive a car that was better than me, and race against people who were better than me. If you are surrounded by people who are as good as you, or not as good, how are you going to learn?