This is a tough place. It's lost a lot of grip over the years. It rained and washed all the rubber off, so it was really tough today. Right now it's not my favorite track.

The number one thing that my father taught me as I was learning to race was the importance of safety. Whether it's on a race track or a city street, my number one concern is safety for myself and other drivers. That's why I'm excited to be working with State Farm.

I can't think of a better place to make my Nextel Cup debut than Atlanta, ... I'm going to be pretty nervous making that qualifying lap.

I felt I lost my grip in the last three turns. That's where I lost the speed.

After rain comes rained, look in the dictionary

I knew when he threw it that he lost the grip a little bit, ... I told him it was a great decision, and not to worry about it. Early on, many times the balls are a little slick. If he had a good grip, it would have been a completion for at least 40 yards.