A lot of the hard work was done at Chicago, but until you finally clinch it, I don't think you feel like you have. I'm ecstatic. |
Anytime your boss tells you yes or no, you have to respect their decision. |
As competitive as all of us have been, the relationships have stayed very, very close, and that has been a very enjoyable experience for me. We push each other harder than anyone else out there. Our goal for next year is to all stay together and stay the winning team that we have become. |
Both series have great events. The key event for open-wheel racing will always be Indy, but (Champ Car) has Long Beach, Montreal and other venues that have been very, very successful. If they come together, it will be better for everybody. |
but I have mixed emotions. I'm happy to be second but I'm also sad to be second. |
can contend for points. |
Certainly, the team has given me very fast cars week in, week out, ... I've been able to take advantage of some unfortunate situations. We've been quick, and if something has happened, fortunately, I've been the one first to pick up the pieces. |
Dario is certainly going to be very, very strong on the road courses as Tony will. I've certainly got three teammates that are going to feature strongly. I think certainly with my experience level right now on the road courses, which is somewhat limited, I'm going to have to rely on them for some help. |
How I grew up is, you have to run the No.1 because if you don't, it somewhat takes the value away from the championship if you are not going to use the No.1, |
I achieved a lot at Andretti Green Racing, |
I actually won the Indy 500. |
I anticipate a really good race because, even though the championship is decided in my favor, second, third and fourth places are still up for grabs, |
I couldn't leave my three teammates. I'd feel lost. |
I didn't expect the race to go like that, and I didn't think I'd forget to push the pit lane speed button coming into the pits. When you make an error, as long as you make up for it, it's a good day. |
I don't think it's going to be as close as people are making out. I honestly think it's going to be between five or six cars, and they are going to be some ways ahead of everybody else. |