I go to bed is around 11, and I do that for every race. I get good sleep. I don't lie awake for any race. That's my routine.

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

The first time I fired up a car, felt the engine shudder and the wheel come to life in my hands, I was hooked. It was a feeling I can't describe. I still get it every time I get into a race car.

The man upstairs is pushing the buttons, and if your name happens to be on that button, well, thank you.

For every negative, there's a positive. It's in everything. How you deal with life, outlook, how much energy you put into achieving something. That's why I detest entitlement. Anything that's worthwhile is going to call for some sacrifice. Nothing worthwhile will come to you without a price. People think in sports, you have different rules. You really don't. It's whatever motivates you.

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

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.