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.

It takes a lifetime to build tradition.

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.

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.

My biggest concern during a race is getting bored. The biggest thing I have to combat is falling asleep while going around and around.

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

The passport changes but the blood doesn't