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.

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

You know, its just a matter of working through the pitfalls sometimes and working through the challenges that lie ahead.

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.

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

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.