I don't have many superstitions, just dumb things I don't talk about. I will not sign an autograph with a green pen.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.

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.

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.

You can't take a vacation from speed. I probably could have taken more time off and not driven in all the different disciplines, but I wanted to drive, drive and drive.

Speed is relative. You have to live it. You can't just jump into it. You have to live it all the time.

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