It's funny how the whole team gets quiet when you're about to win a Daytona 500.

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?

Some of the fans look at me as a villain or not a nice guy for some reason. I don't feel like that's the case, personally.

You don't go to a race track to finish second.

Just because I'm not coordinated doesn't mean I can't kick your ass.

Once the tires start to wear out the better car will prevail eventually. It might take a little bit of time, but eventually it will be the best. That’s why everyone is trying to make their car good on the long run.

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.