163 Quotes by Jimmie Johnson

I just don’t have words to express how proud I am of this race team.

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 didn’t get into racing to make friends.

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.

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.

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

There’s just a pit that develops in your stomach and doesn’t go away. It’s the championship pit, and it’s there.

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

Really it comes down to your philosophy. Do you want to play it safe and be good or do you want to take a chance and be great?