I lived in Wisconsin for a while, so I keep my eyes on the Packers. I grew up in San Diego, so there's the Chargers, but outside of that, I'm really kind of lame because I don't have a specific team I pull for.
Jimmie Johnson
I feel I'm entitled to my opinion, right or wrong.
I grew up racing off-road trucks. They were on road courses with jumps. I made a name for myself in that style of racing.
I don't need to break the speed limit. But if I'm not passing other vehicles on the interstate, I get a little irritated.
I do find it amusing when somebody cuts me off, makes an aggressive move on me in a car. I'm like, 'Do you have any idea what I do for a living? Why?'
I've met a handful of presidents, from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton to George Bush to Barack Obama.
I own motorized bar stools.
Driving will never be away from me - I can't just give it up. It's all I've ever done, and there's something about being in that car.
You watch guys live through their peaks, and then unfortunately, you've got to come down from that peak.
I really enjoy the football season.
I suck at golf and a variety of other things I go out and do with my friends.
The competition in today's world of racing is so tough.
The thing I love about off-road racing is the pride in how abusive it is.
I've always looked for my affirmation through my peers, the people I race against, and within my team.
I've always wanted to get involved with designing a video game.
Very few athletes have the chance to be brought into the White House.
I've been very fortunate to dodge a nickname throughout my entire career. I've never had one.
The Daytona 500 is a career-winning race. It defines careers for drivers, crew members, crew chiefs and race teams. It has that power.
I lift weights four times a week, usually run five days a week.
How do you say no when a little kid is asking you for ice cream? I know I can't say no to it myself.
I grew up on two wheels in the dirt.
There is no other way to start the season than to win the Daytona 500.
I swam in high school.
Since I was kid, what's drawn me to racing is the feeling inside of me, the passion I have for the sport, the feeling I have while competing and doing what I do in a car, on a bike, whatever it's been.
NASCAR fans are very knowledgeable and very passionate.
My fans are always extremely loyal.
I didn't get into racing to make friends.
