There wouldn't be any way I could have jumped into Cup with the success I had without the truck series. I wish I had more time to spend there. There are so many things the truck teaches you about aerodynamics, the professional ranks of racing, and working with a professional team.

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.

It was such a dramatic escalator that I was on. It was at 90 degrees. I was going straight up like a rocket ship into space. And I was thrown in with the sharks. They said sink or swim in this Cup deal.

You think I'm a pretty good race car driver? Wait until you see my brother. He's the best driver in the family.

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

James Finch is exactly what I'm looking for, as far as getting back into the race car to have fun.

I'm on probation, so I can't even pick my nose the right way.