Jeff Gordon, NE. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, together with the media and talked about the wings, the possibility of granting likes challenges in Phoenix, and the competition at Martinsville, and more.
How to play the spoiler car?
"It feels great. I am very happy. We've seen some faster speeds and I thought maybe it was the tires because it is a little different from Goodyear, but could be spoilers. But everything feels good."
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Not the best looking car with the spoiler?
"Well, that's one thing we have learned, and NASCAR has learned that perception means a lot to the fans and the media. It is not forever. We have great races in recent years with the rear wing, but I was never crazy as it looks. But I must say that the wings look really good.
As in the male sports car drivers in the sense of funny looks?
"What, no driver is the department is running cool? Always been important."
On the importance of Martinsville NASCAR Cup
"I think it is important to short tracks on the track. I think that's what the sport's history was built. And I think that one of our best races and the best action we have. I am a big Fan of growth of sport and education of new fans, but I also know the importance of our fans in the history of our sport. Martinville j summarizes' how to see him stay with the two races.
Martinsville and Phoenix are good tests for the spoiler, or the real test is coming to Texas?
"I think Phoenix is a better test is a bigger and faster than the (Martinsville). I thought the test was very good in Charlotte the other day. There were no big surprises, I think it was something we were all happy. Until we get a clue and to see how the drive to the other party as the best evidence we have. "
ON / OFF two weekends, on the timing of it is good or bad?
"Oh, I do not think it affects our team in any way. It's good for us. If it were me, I see that we have a week after it at Daytona for two reasons. Daytona is really long for all of us, and we need to send a break, but also more time for marketing the winner of this race and in a position over the land and not to be undertaken before d 'to the next race, then break for A few weeks before you a discount weekend. But I'm glad to have a weekend, so I will not go too far with him. "
AT THE HEAD OF THE COMPETITION
"I think if you are concentrating on this point, who you spoiled by the more easily if something goes wrong. This is no way that I never addressed. If you drive straight on and win there and do their job stay and only focus on, then I think we will gain their respect, and keeps you focused on important things with your computer. There is no doubt that if someone was so dominant that the (Jimmie Johnson and No. 48 Team), you sit there and scratch their heads and say, man, what did and what they are and what we do differently? And how good a race team. I doubt there is anything we can see some small changes to our team and be our race cars as well. I see all the data. I see everything. And you know these people, how to position and build on it when it matters most. And just to build confidence. is not no doubt, a lot of confidence his program and what they do. Jimmie, in his behavior and Chad (Knaus) does in his ability to lead a team. But no one is invincible here. "
For a long time that it was Guy. As in the minds of the people, what was it? You were the one with the target on his chest SU
"For me, only makes us work harder to try to stay on him. These are the easiest weekend, I have in this sport. If things go well your way, you just go out of business and whatever, AOT matter where you are on the platform. You feel like you have the opportunity to win the race. And you just concentrate on that, and if the cars are well behaved. It seems that decisions always good. At the end the day while driving on the road leading to victory, "Wow, we won another race! and win the race, you should not win and win those who are winning. And it's an incredible feeling. But he focused on what impact on competition. I really like, we can safely say that to focus. "
TEAM ON THE PROGRESS OF THE race of the season last year at this time, a ¶
"I feel like pigeon certainly advanced, and that has developed in the communication between Steve and I and our technicians. That, to aos, which speak most truly in the off-season about how to dissect everything we talked about on the radio while focused throughout the weekend. We talked about how we qualify the data, settings and everything before or after practice or even during a race. I feel like there were some advantages dove. Even in Bristol last week we had a time When they begin to lose their jobs and back. Well, I AOM years of proud of this team competition, even if we do, had AOT results also show other than Las Vegas. I, aos Aore something you can do. "
What I'm your favorite part, before moving to Martinsville?
"The circuit I. Love this theme. It seems a natural choice for my riding style. Our cars seem to be always fast here. Vote here, and always have a chance at the pole. I do not know that this opportunity will OMA Äôll Today unfortunately, but hopefully we are. I love the challenges of this circuit and gives him a pilot Äîhow hard drive into a corner without too much going on the corner, you have the team who say that car through the corner and the corner working, going to try and win the race. It was fun for the length of years to create [car] up. "
What are the expectations of the former pilots on how to search for the ups and children say they RACE?
"I think with a young driver, who to go through the experience and that is all expected to rise. If you are a man who does not respect or see not learn these lessons if you want to make sure that what they are doing. Sometimes you have to do something to teach in principle only, because they all think the pigeon was there. J, AOT, the questions you have, you should gain the respect of their competitors. We fall and that the PM competition. I treat people how they treat me. And if a year of new pilots, and I feel as if I had AOM and faster than he made several attempts to keep clean cut myself so AOM will show you, why not do this, that AOT choose. I to the battles of themselves, and I do. "
As CLARO such disrespect?
"It is difficult, if Aore years young, you want to go and show everyone that you are what matters. Aore you as too much at times and show that you must make mistakes. Many times you see guys get in the to disturb other competitors and people. I went through, and not, AOT, a man here whom I know nothing AOT I go through this to some extent. You aos unit. They are created, they recognize the recruits and Aore, Aore Allowed to make mistakes. If this ever happens many times is the same person, then year, his duty as a veteran of the school by that person. "
Have you ever tried to talk with them, or is this a lesson that is taught at the track?
"Sometimes I talk to them. I remember talking to Kurt Busch when he first about a few things to Daytona to Talladega. There are some drivers who know what is needed and this is the AOS meeting only with someone. Kurt was very aggressive, that's for sure, and was first reported. II, aos difficult to schedule changes, time to find really find guys to sit and discuss with them and with them. We have used a Practice on Saturday morning, and then a break of a different race, then in practice in the afternoon. It l 'is used to enable the time to have with NASCAR or any other driver, you will go far. Well, we do not have to AOT [More option]. "
SPEAKING OF LUCKY dog, the dog or Martinsville
"I'm not a fan of. (Laughs) I know that dogs love and all the famous Martinsville in my team they are. Hey, I usually eat more hot dogs and corn dogs that probably nobody else in this area garage. I, the do not. And for some reason the dog Martinsville has never been attractive to me. But luck dog? "It's great when you need it. But sometimes it is not the best."
DO YOU WANT unhappy if drainage is required and must start 11?
"I'm disappointed because I think we have a shot against the post, and I want to qualify at this point. As for the radar, I have no illusions that we are to qualify today, so we'll see, the strategy for the treatment of septic and treat it something that work for us on Sunday.
They will not start in the back, but not before NI
Begin "What we are 11 points? This is a terrible place. We can handle, dass But let's look at this competition, the basis of race, skills, and gives us the opportunity to try some of these guys who are expected before at the points of what we have at this point. But that's not the end of the world. "
ON Phoenix at LA Miles make a difference?
"It's interesting to see how it is the race from the perspective of the impact fuel mileage strategy. And I do not know until you replace it. It all depends on how the ads, as in most races. From a large in terms of reliability, no thing. I like this track, but it is a very difficult track. The two ends of the track are the exact opposite. It's like one miles Darlington non-banking sector, in my opinion is sufficient, but in fact it is impossible to to reach at both ends of the track a great job. And I love that challenge in a race track. It's a fun track. Drove in this way because I over 18 years. I will always hope for. "
What are your thoughts on the Change Nascar fuel?
"I did not know what's important. It was a long period of time. In conversations with several types of engines is not an injection of fuel. It's like semi-modified carburetor - fuel injection cutoff. I think we have some ideas on how we can is really effective. But I think it is a good step in that direction and I'm glad that NASCAR goes with him. "
Field size, you go to another driver who is willing to make a motion challenging the main problems?
"I tell you, Juan Pablo (Montoya) was really strong here last time and looked good in practice today. I hope that someone can be with the assessment, it rained that, probably because it is not very high disappointed in the points and strong, and I believe, was to qualify a stroke on front and good performance here. However, it is difficult in the race. But I would say is probably in the top of the list. Do you have another name? only know that the last time I fought hard and tough with John Paul, and is only an indication as to their program turned around and learn how to actually the title on the line. "
How to play the spoiler car?
"It feels great. I am very happy. We've seen some faster speeds and I thought maybe it was the tires because it is a little different from Goodyear, but could be spoilers. But everything feels good."
Bookmark and Share
Not the best looking car with the spoiler?
"Well, that's one thing we have learned, and NASCAR has learned that perception means a lot to the fans and the media. It is not forever. We have great races in recent years with the rear wing, but I was never crazy as it looks. But I must say that the wings look really good.
As in the male sports car drivers in the sense of funny looks?
"What, no driver is the department is running cool? Always been important."
On the importance of Martinsville NASCAR Cup
"I think it is important to short tracks on the track. I think that's what the sport's history was built. And I think that one of our best races and the best action we have. I am a big Fan of growth of sport and education of new fans, but I also know the importance of our fans in the history of our sport. Martinville j summarizes' how to see him stay with the two races.
Martinsville and Phoenix are good tests for the spoiler, or the real test is coming to Texas?
"I think Phoenix is a better test is a bigger and faster than the (Martinsville). I thought the test was very good in Charlotte the other day. There were no big surprises, I think it was something we were all happy. Until we get a clue and to see how the drive to the other party as the best evidence we have. "
ON / OFF two weekends, on the timing of it is good or bad?
"Oh, I do not think it affects our team in any way. It's good for us. If it were me, I see that we have a week after it at Daytona for two reasons. Daytona is really long for all of us, and we need to send a break, but also more time for marketing the winner of this race and in a position over the land and not to be undertaken before d 'to the next race, then break for A few weeks before you a discount weekend. But I'm glad to have a weekend, so I will not go too far with him. "
AT THE HEAD OF THE COMPETITION
"I think if you are concentrating on this point, who you spoiled by the more easily if something goes wrong. This is no way that I never addressed. If you drive straight on and win there and do their job stay and only focus on, then I think we will gain their respect, and keeps you focused on important things with your computer. There is no doubt that if someone was so dominant that the (Jimmie Johnson and No. 48 Team), you sit there and scratch their heads and say, man, what did and what they are and what we do differently? And how good a race team. I doubt there is anything we can see some small changes to our team and be our race cars as well. I see all the data. I see everything. And you know these people, how to position and build on it when it matters most. And just to build confidence. is not no doubt, a lot of confidence his program and what they do. Jimmie, in his behavior and Chad (Knaus) does in his ability to lead a team. But no one is invincible here. "
For a long time that it was Guy. As in the minds of the people, what was it? You were the one with the target on his chest SU
"For me, only makes us work harder to try to stay on him. These are the easiest weekend, I have in this sport. If things go well your way, you just go out of business and whatever, AOT matter where you are on the platform. You feel like you have the opportunity to win the race. And you just concentrate on that, and if the cars are well behaved. It seems that decisions always good. At the end the day while driving on the road leading to victory, "Wow, we won another race! and win the race, you should not win and win those who are winning. And it's an incredible feeling. But he focused on what impact on competition. I really like, we can safely say that to focus. "
TEAM ON THE PROGRESS OF THE race of the season last year at this time, a ¶
"I feel like pigeon certainly advanced, and that has developed in the communication between Steve and I and our technicians. That, to aos, which speak most truly in the off-season about how to dissect everything we talked about on the radio while focused throughout the weekend. We talked about how we qualify the data, settings and everything before or after practice or even during a race. I feel like there were some advantages dove. Even in Bristol last week we had a time When they begin to lose their jobs and back. Well, I AOM years of proud of this team competition, even if we do, had AOT results also show other than Las Vegas. I, aos Aore something you can do. "
What I'm your favorite part, before moving to Martinsville?
"The circuit I. Love this theme. It seems a natural choice for my riding style. Our cars seem to be always fast here. Vote here, and always have a chance at the pole. I do not know that this opportunity will OMA Äôll Today unfortunately, but hopefully we are. I love the challenges of this circuit and gives him a pilot Äîhow hard drive into a corner without too much going on the corner, you have the team who say that car through the corner and the corner working, going to try and win the race. It was fun for the length of years to create [car] up. "
What are the expectations of the former pilots on how to search for the ups and children say they RACE?
"I think with a young driver, who to go through the experience and that is all expected to rise. If you are a man who does not respect or see not learn these lessons if you want to make sure that what they are doing. Sometimes you have to do something to teach in principle only, because they all think the pigeon was there. J, AOT, the questions you have, you should gain the respect of their competitors. We fall and that the PM competition. I treat people how they treat me. And if a year of new pilots, and I feel as if I had AOM and faster than he made several attempts to keep clean cut myself so AOM will show you, why not do this, that AOT choose. I to the battles of themselves, and I do. "
As CLARO such disrespect?
"It is difficult, if Aore years young, you want to go and show everyone that you are what matters. Aore you as too much at times and show that you must make mistakes. Many times you see guys get in the to disturb other competitors and people. I went through, and not, AOT, a man here whom I know nothing AOT I go through this to some extent. You aos unit. They are created, they recognize the recruits and Aore, Aore Allowed to make mistakes. If this ever happens many times is the same person, then year, his duty as a veteran of the school by that person. "
Have you ever tried to talk with them, or is this a lesson that is taught at the track?
"Sometimes I talk to them. I remember talking to Kurt Busch when he first about a few things to Daytona to Talladega. There are some drivers who know what is needed and this is the AOS meeting only with someone. Kurt was very aggressive, that's for sure, and was first reported. II, aos difficult to schedule changes, time to find really find guys to sit and discuss with them and with them. We have used a Practice on Saturday morning, and then a break of a different race, then in practice in the afternoon. It l 'is used to enable the time to have with NASCAR or any other driver, you will go far. Well, we do not have to AOT [More option]. "
SPEAKING OF LUCKY dog, the dog or Martinsville
"I'm not a fan of. (Laughs) I know that dogs love and all the famous Martinsville in my team they are. Hey, I usually eat more hot dogs and corn dogs that probably nobody else in this area garage. I, the do not. And for some reason the dog Martinsville has never been attractive to me. But luck dog? "It's great when you need it. But sometimes it is not the best."
DO YOU WANT unhappy if drainage is required and must start 11?
"I'm disappointed because I think we have a shot against the post, and I want to qualify at this point. As for the radar, I have no illusions that we are to qualify today, so we'll see, the strategy for the treatment of septic and treat it something that work for us on Sunday.
They will not start in the back, but not before NI
Begin "What we are 11 points? This is a terrible place. We can handle, dass But let's look at this competition, the basis of race, skills, and gives us the opportunity to try some of these guys who are expected before at the points of what we have at this point. But that's not the end of the world. "
ON Phoenix at LA Miles make a difference?
"It's interesting to see how it is the race from the perspective of the impact fuel mileage strategy. And I do not know until you replace it. It all depends on how the ads, as in most races. From a large in terms of reliability, no thing. I like this track, but it is a very difficult track. The two ends of the track are the exact opposite. It's like one miles Darlington non-banking sector, in my opinion is sufficient, but in fact it is impossible to to reach at both ends of the track a great job. And I love that challenge in a race track. It's a fun track. Drove in this way because I over 18 years. I will always hope for. "
What are your thoughts on the Change Nascar fuel?
"I did not know what's important. It was a long period of time. In conversations with several types of engines is not an injection of fuel. It's like semi-modified carburetor - fuel injection cutoff. I think we have some ideas on how we can is really effective. But I think it is a good step in that direction and I'm glad that NASCAR goes with him. "
Field size, you go to another driver who is willing to make a motion challenging the main problems?
"I tell you, Juan Pablo (Montoya) was really strong here last time and looked good in practice today. I hope that someone can be with the assessment, it rained that, probably because it is not very high disappointed in the points and strong, and I believe, was to qualify a stroke on front and good performance here. However, it is difficult in the race. But I would say is probably in the top of the list. Do you have another name? only know that the last time I fought hard and tough with John Paul, and is only an indication as to their program turned around and learn how to actually the title on the line. "