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?

What I learned is that in business you must make decisions based on facts, not react with your heart.

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

I never personally name anyone. I am not comfortable rating other drivers.

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

Sebastian Vettel's brilliant talent will ultimately come forth and he'll continue to show what he's capable of. I will never ever degrade Vettel's ability. Sooner or later, he'll prove anyone so wrong

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.