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?

From the driver's standpoint I had the same horrors, the same satisfactions, the same everything. The speed is relative. It's faster and things are happening quicker, but you have the equipment to handle it.

If a neighbor is killed in a car accident, do you sell your car and stop driving?

Whenever you're aggressive, you're at the edge of mistakes.

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.

Motor racing is like one big family, ultimately, and when you come back to it, that's really what it feels like.

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