Jimmie Johnson's Quotes

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.

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.

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.

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 didn't get into racing to make 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 feel I'm entitled to my opinion, right or wrong.

I grew up on two wheels in the dirt.

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.

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

I own motorized bar stools.

I really enjoy the football season.

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

I swam in high school.

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

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

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

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

My fans are always extremely loyal.

NASCAR fans are very knowledgeable and very passionate.

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

The Daytona 500 is a career-winning race. It defines careers for drivers, crew members, crew chiefs and race teams. It has that power.

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