(Stewart and his team) are in a good spot right now, very similar to where we've been all year.

similar to last year.

In a lot of ways this team is very similar to last year. This team might have a little more experience, but I would say they're pretty comparable, and both teams have had similar first halves of the season.

To build a good super speedway car, it will take you about three months' time. We used every bit of that to try to get this car built. … Literally, the paint was still wet on it when we loaded it on the truck Thursday.

Shannon Stewart is a good hitter. Last year he didn't put up the type of numbers he is accustomed to. I anticipate him having a good year.

It's hard to place blame on anybody when you're racing in a pack that is that close with the speeds those guys are running out there. For the most part they all do a pretty good job. All it takes is one little slip-up by somebody or by two or three people, you're going to have a heck of a crash. It's just unfortunate.