I would like to see that number retired someday if I can't put an Earnhardt ... or my grandsons [in it]. It would have to be a really, really special occasion. |
If I said what I wanted to say right now I'd probably be in bigger trouble than Todd. All I can say is it's a new era in NASCAR. |
It is not a money issue, we both want to get it done. It should happen. It's just a matter of time. |
It was tough, and it's still tough. It would have been tough on anybody. |
It's probably as close a field that you'd want to watch. Once everybody gets in line (in the draft), nobody is going to do anything until their cars starts slipping or getting away a little. |
Kevin will be the driver of the No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevy next season. He and I have committed to moving forward together in fulfilling our current agreement, which runs through 2006, and we anticipate being together for many years beyond that. |
Many years ago, when I was just an independent driver sleeping under the truck, man, when you got to stay in a Holiday Inn, that was a treat. I've cleaned quite a few parts in the bathtub of a Holiday Inn in my time. In the late '60s, we'd go on a three-month tour. You'd have to build your cars in the parking lot. If you had an engine problem or had to build a gear, you'd take it in the room, wash it in hot water and put it back together. |
The cars have changed so much from the days of Janet Guthrie - they drive so much differently that I think a lady with the talent and with the drive could come in here today and not only participate but be competitive. |
They are going to make a run at a lot of drivers, and everyone is aware that Kevin's contract is up. I am sure they are going to make a run at him. |
They said they would make that decision on Monday, and I gave my opinion on that. |
very, very disappointed in the system. |
We have to build 21 of these cars just to service 2007. It's going to be an expensive deal. But if it puts on a better show and it's safer, I think we all have to support it. |
We want to come here to win the Daytona 500, but today winning the pole was a big plus. I'm proud of Jeff for getting on the pole today and it's really great to see RCR back up front. We've won a lot of poles here and have been up front a lot. |
We were going to keep the 3, he just wanted to see it winning races and winning championships. |
We're making these moves to get a head start on 2006. |