As far as the five wins at Daytona, it really feels great. It's pretty amazing. I love this race. It's close to home, and I've always done well here. I really enjoy it. It's fun for me. It's special. |
Bubba (Stewart) was in front of me and I followed for a lap and a half and then made a clean inside pass on him. I heard his bike revving wide open and saw his fender coming closer and then suddenly he crashed. It can't be fun to hit the mat as many times as he has this year. I think it comes down to learning to be patient. |
But I just focused on training harder than ever and Suzuki really brought their best to the table and the results have been phenomenal. I always enjoy Millville. The fans there are real enthusiasts and seem to appreciate the kind of work that goes into being successful in our sport. |
Chad hounded me for while out there and I was just sticking to my lines. As the track wore out it just got harder and I knew that it would be harder for Chad to get by me. We got our back against the wall and I'm going to try to win every race from here on out. |
Definitely, James has ridden exceptionally well all year, not just these last three races. |
He's just a great rider, bottom line. It just takes me a little longer to get going. You've got to give it up to him for sure. |
I always have bad starts at this track, |
I do not liking winning this way, and it was very unfortunate what happened to James. It was hard to get by him, and it was great that we kept the racing clean out there. This is a dream come true for me tonight. |
I felt great in the main event and wanted to put on a great show. I am glad to be able to leave Anaheim on a win. |
I know James has won three races in a row [this season] and I have two [in a row] this year and we're tied in the points, so anything can happen. It's fun, and its what everybody wants to see. I'm glad to be a part of it. |
I know that when I signed with Suzuki, I didn't know it was going to be as good as it was. I was confident in my abilities and in the team and you've just got to give it up for Suzuki and all my sponsors - it's a long list, my wife, my parents... It's been a long career and a fun one. |
I wanted to get a good drive through the whoops section, but I missed one of them (whoops) and crashed. But I rebuilt myself after the crash and I can't believe I made it to the podium. These guys are making me work hard and we have to be up here (on podium) every weekend. |
I wished James would've stayed up. It would've been fun to do battle. |
I'm doing something I love to do, ... I don't know what to say, except the wins keep coming, I've had great career and I'll try to get as many more as I can. I love it and appreciate it and thanks to all my sponsors. I know that when I signed with Makita Suzuki, I didn't know it was going to be as good as it has been. I was confident in my abilities and in the team and you've just got to give it up for Makita Suzuki. |
I'm looking forward to getting in Reliant and trying to get a win there. That's a great venue and a wonderful race. |