I had a really good feeling going into the Daytona 500. Throughout the whole week leading up to the 500, we just kept making more and more progress. We kept making the car better and better.

I wasn't really feeling good all throughout the week, but I knew when I walked out on the court with the crowd, it would be a different situation.

I thought about going with Newman, but Elliott Sadler (who finished fourth) gave me such a good shove, I had to stay with him.

It was an overall good feeling, a good buzz throughout,

The car got loose getting into three, and I just got up in the marbles.

Dover has been a frustrating track for me. We've had top-10 cars at times, but couldn't put the finishing touches on the race. This past spring we couldn't get the car to turn right. Hopefully we can get a good handle on this new car we are taking and make my 100th start a memorable one.