It is amazing how many drivers, even at the Formula One Level, think that the brakes are for slowing the car down.

Young drivers are supposed to be hard on equipment. That's how you learn.

Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honorable. If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it.

I don't have any feeling of accomplishment about anything unless there's a lot of risk to it.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.

The United States is the only country where a driver can have a successful career - either in stock cars or IndyCar - and he won't need a passport.

You do the best you can with what's thrown at you, then you try again.