>> you are one title behind dale earnhardt sr. and richard petty. what does he make of you? >> i feel so fortunate to be in our sport at this time and have the opportunity to see the king and even before the race, he's one of the last people i talk to. putting the belts on, helmet on. he says, hey boy, you better enjoy it. it'll be over before you begin it. i was so nervous about the race and what could hopefully take place that my mind wasn't around enjoying the experience. >> you're not a typical stock car driver. you are from california. >> right. >> you don't have an accent. you're a little bit of an outsider and i think people who aren't big racing fans identify with new kid at the school. just trying to break into elite racing and how much sort of connections and -- >> with the humble beginnings i had, my parents couldn't afford my wheefour-wheel racing career. i walk around and pass out business cards and try to meet