It's almost therapeutic driving there and driving back (to North Carolina), with the time you get to think about things as well as create checklists.

My father instilled in me a love for racing.

Leaving a great organization and a lucrative contract is not easy, but it allows me to take a deep breath and work on things that can make me a better driver and a better person.

You really don't put a value on your first win, it is priceless no matter where you are.

There are a lot of lessons that you learn, and you have to learn them quickly if you want to be competitive at this top level.

Each driver has their own identity and from one week to another, normally it stays the same.

Jimmie Johnson is putting a whoopin' on everybody!