Quotes from Jimmie Johnson

I own motorized bar stools.

NASCAR fans are very knowledgeable and very passionate.

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

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

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

There is no other way to start the season than to win the Daytona 500.

My fans are always extremely loyal.

Experience is invaluable. I can't express enough how much experience in this sport has helped me as a driver.

I really enjoy the football season.

I didn't get into racing to make friends.

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

I lived in Wisconsin for a while, so I keep my eyes on the Packers. I grew up in San Diego, so there's the Chargers, but outside of that, I'm really kind of lame because I don't have a specific team I pull for.

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

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

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 grew up in a very simple home, a very simple background, and to be able to do what I'm able to do today, I'm very honored. I don't think I'll ever lose that perspective, and I don't want to.

I grew up racing off-road trucks. They were on road courses with jumps. I made a name for myself in that style of racing.

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.

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

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

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.

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?'

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

I have a lot of confidence in myself, a lot of confidence in the race team, our equipment, and as my mind plays its games on me, I just fall back on the team.