JAMIE MCMURRAY (2003 Driver Texaco Dodge Intrepid R/T)

"This is a tremendous opportunity for me. Chip's teams are definitely capable of winning and running for points championships. When they said ChevronTexaco was going to come on and be the sponsor, that just made it better. I think everybody knows the history that goes with this race car and the talent that has been in it.

"They gave me all the chances in the world with all the restarts last night. It was really hard for me to walk through the garage area and not say anything. I know people looked at me and saw the smile on my face and wondered what was up. I had a great run last night, and hopefully we can finish up the season and get a win.

"Chip and I talked a little about racing, but for the most part we talked about things that didn't involve racing. I was almost surprised at the questions he did ask me because most of them didn't pertain to racing. I don't know what I said, but I'm glad I said it and got this opportunity.

"I think right now everybody is looking for youth, and that's definitely one thing I have on my side. I think a lot of guys are looking at that, and I think that's one thing that Chip looked at."