I think we have to lose races from time to time in order to enjoy the …

I think we have to lose races from time to time in order to enjoy the ones we win, because if you won all the time, then it would get kind of boring for you and everybody else.

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NASCAR media teleconference marking the 50th anniversary of his first NASCAR start, 8 July 2008; transcript by ASAP Sports

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work: NASCAR media conference on the 50th anniversary of his first start
year: 2008

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