Usually when I'm mad, I'd rather listen to angry music than soothing music - more heavy metal, some Metallica or something.

For me to win at New Hampshire, first of all, is more than a stretch and more than a dream. This is probably one of my worst places.

I'm happier than I've ever been in life. Happy with my life outside of racing. Really happy with my life inside the garage.

Everybody is different. You're always going to have disagreements with other drivers, unless you're not competitive and you never run good. I deal with everybody differently. Most guys, I have a lot of respect for and I'd like to keep it that way. So I try to communicate with them and find some common ground.

The makeup of the drivers has changed a lot with so many young drivers coming and a lot of the legends moving on. Compared to when I started, it's gone through a lot of changes. The cars have changed a lot and the approach to racing. There are a lot more employees. It's become a much bigger business and more corporate.

I think the penalties are grossly unfair. I think it's borderline shameful.

You know, I was pretty comfortable where I was at. We had cars that could win races... I know they're expecting me to perform and do my job. Before this year I can't remember the last time I've ever been nervous at all inside of a race car.