Jimmie Johnson

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

“I swam in high school.”

“NASCAR fans are very knowledgeable and very passionate.”

“You watch guys live through their peaks, and then unfortunately, you've got to come down from that peak.”

“I've always looked for my affirmation through my peers, the people I race against, and within my team.”

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

“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.”

“I've met a handful of presidents, from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton to George Bush to Barack Obama.”

“I suck at golf and a variety of other things I go out and do with my friends.”

“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.”

“I lift weights four times a week, usually run five days a week.”

“I've always wanted to get involved with designing a video game.”

“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 really enjoy the football season.”

“I didn't get into racing to make friends.”

“My fans are always extremely loyal.”

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

“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.”