I count my blessings every day, quite honestly, because I take nothing for granted.

But really - look at the span of my career, and it's something people dream about. And to be spared major injury: I had some moments along the way, but being able to retire on my own terms after having driven during those decades when safety conditions were more precarious than today - am I lucky, or  what?

Every NASCAR driver watches Formula One in the morning; they are well informed.

I think social media really is a great tool. It fascinates me when I tweet something and right away you get a response almost immediately.

The passport changes but the blood doesn't

You're safer in the race car than you are in cars going to and from the track.

In racing, there is no question who is best - the first one to cross the finish line wins first prize. But with wine, even if you make the best wine in the world, someone isn't going to like it, because it isn't their style. Judging wine is very subjective.