Robby Gordon:
I'm pretty pleased with the week so far. I think we're in pretty good shape as far as speed wise to competition. We were 13th quickest today in practice. We're changing an engine today and getting ready for the 125 on Thursday, so tomorrow we'll find how strong we're going to be.
Quarter Lb:
You have raced open-wheel rides, stock cars, road racing machines and off-road rally racers, quite a wide variety. Why so many types?
Robby Gordon:
I like to race cars. I've been fortunate enough to be able to do that. I enjoy every series and every vehicle that I've competed in over the years. The off road racing was prior to Indy cars and I still enjoy racing the off-road and road racing. And when I have a free weekend, I go out and race.
Kevin:
You are the driver of the Kodak car, do you take pictures?
Robby Gordon:
Yeah I do actually, and I like to collect pictures as well. It's quite convenient driving the Kodak car today.
Mirror:
Who do you think is going to be the driver to beat this year? (besides yourself!
Robby Gordon:
I think Joe Gibbs' cars will be competitive, which will be Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte. I also believe Bill Elliott will be very competitive, as well as all the Earnhardt cars, which will be Earnhardt, Jr. and Michael Waltrip.
Smokie:
Do you have a favorite track? If so what is it?
Robby Gordon:
Quite a few. The intermediate tracks, the 1 to 2 1/2 mile racetracks, like Vegas, California and Texas. They're high-speed racetracks. We don't run restrictor plates at those racetracks, so it's all about going fast and being prepared to go fast.
Susie:
What do you do for fun?
Robby Gordon:
I like racing. I like to water-ski, snow ski and just enjoy life.
Shea:
What was your toughest moment in your career?
Robby Gordon:
I think the toughest moment had to be the 1999 Indy 500, leading up to the very last lap and running out of fuel. That was definitely heartbreaking.
Paul:
What are your goals for the 2001 season?
Robby Gordon:
No. 1 goal is find Victory Lane in the No. 4 car. That has to be our goal for this year, and we have to start the season believing that we're going to get to Victory Lane as well.
Terry C:
Robby: I work at Kodak in Rochester. Past drivers have made appearances here. Will you be coming here before the Glen race in August?
Robby Gordon:
I'm really looking to racing the Glen race in August. That could be one of the places we could pull the No. 4 car into Victory Lane. I'm not sure of my appearances to date, but there's a good possibility I'll come to the office. Thank you for your support.
Am A TX Guy 28:
How do you feel about those that say that driving race cars is not a sport
Robby Gordon:
That obviously disappoints me a little bit. It's not like running a foot race or playing baseball--it is actually like playing baseball. It takes a team of mechanics, and athletes and drivers are part of the athletic role, so that disappoints me when people say racing isn't an athletic sport.
Sexy Boi 2:
What is some thing that you fear about racing, and what are your strengths?
Robby Gordon:
I think obviously the thing everybody fears is if something bad happens, and I think the biggest strength I have is the experience over the years, seeing the different technical ideas that different teams have used to make the cars perform better and run faster and hopefully win races.
BJ From Menard Country:
You've said Rusty Wallace has helped you. Who else has?
Robby Gordon:
I think Rusty Wallace probably is the one who's helped me the most. I know when I was teamed up with Joe Nemechek, we shared ideas and that helped us. Rusty has helped me the most about what I was to feel and how to drive certain tracks.
Sweet Cheeks-424:
Bill Elliot and his Dodge looked very strong in qualifications. Do you think the Dodge will be able to hold up? Also, if you had the choice at the end of the race to pass to win would it be Earnhardt or Jeff Gordon?
Robby Gordon:
I think I'm going to pass Earnhardt, Gordon, Rusty Wallace, a large group of them to win. That will be one of goal for race day, 'cause it will take that to win. The Dodge will hold up. Ray Everham has a lot of experience. Dodge has put a lot behind their WC program, and I believe last Sunday or Saturday was the first time and not the last time that you'll see a Dodge up front this year.
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