The Hendrick Motorsports driver on his love of University of Georgia football (1:00), why he took the words of coach Kirby Smart to heart (1:45), the motivational tactics of football coaches (2:30), whether he ever ponders having gone to college to have a rooting interest (4:30), his relationship with Jimmie Johnson and the in-depth conversations they've had (6:30), how he played a role in putting his father, Bill, in the upcoming Road America race (9:00), the email he sent Bill Elliott with driving tips for the track (10:30), stepping into a more featured role in national advertisements (12:30), what he's learned and appreciates about Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a high-profile spokesman (13:45), if he has plans to seize control of his brand in future (16:30), why he believes his team can find another gear as it did the past two seasons heading into the playoffs (18:00).
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