When Jimmie Johnson goes out early and finishes 35th, as he did Sunday, he can look at the cameras, lament about it being a tough day, and then say, 'We'll just try to get them next week at Darlington'.

I know where my priorities lie.

I also appreciate the lasting friendships I've made while working with our great sponsors through the years, including Miller Lite, Shell and Dodge.

The Daytona 500 is a big race, and Darlington is just as big of an event, and a lot of people get excited for it.

Dale Earnhardt told me it doesn't matter if fans boo or cheer, as long as they're making noise.

I've been fined probably more than any driver, and I've probably paid it out of my own pocket more than any driver.

Jimmie Johnson is putting a whoopin' on everybody!