Jimmie Johnson

I've been very fortunate to dodge a nickname throughout my entire career. I've never had one.

The competition in today's world of racing is so tough.

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 don't need to break the speed limit. But if I'm not passing other vehicles on the interstate, I get a little irritated.

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.

Very few athletes have the chance to be brought into the White House.

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.

The thing I love about off-road racing is the pride in how abusive it is.

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?'

The Daytona 500 is a career-winning race. It defines careers for drivers, crew members, crew chiefs and race teams. It has that power.