AGR QUOTES - MEIJER 300 PRE-RACE

Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I always look forward to going back to Kentucky. It is a track that I enjoy driving on. I held the pole there back in 2005, which is always memorable. I am the most confident and strong on the mile-and-a-half tracks, so I think the Motorola car will have a good result this year."

Tony Kanaan, #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I had a great time at the Meijer Indy 300 last year and I fully expect the Team 7-Eleven car to challenge for the pole and the win again. We know that we have our work cut out for us, though. Several of the transition teams have gained considerable speed during the season and those of us in the top four are still fighting for every point. I think the Meijer Indy 300 will be a competitive race and great for the fans."

Marco Andretti, #26 Meijer Dallara/Honda/Firestone "The Meijer car was very good at Kentucky last year and I think it will be again based on how strong we have been on the mile-and-a-half ovals this year. At this point in the season, we are just trying to get race wins and move back into the top five in the championship."

Hideki Mutoh, #27 Formula Dream Dallara/Honda/Firestone "Kentucky Speedway is one of my favorite tracks since I won the Firestone Indy Lights race last year. It was my first win on an oval track. I know it is different from being in an IndyCar, but I am sure my experiences from last year will help me in the race. I am looking forward to going back to Kentucky."

Raphael Matos, #27 AFS Racing/Andretti Green Racing Dallara/Firestone "I'm looking forward to heading to Kentucky this weekend. The AFS/Andretti Green crew has worked really hard all season, so we're definitely looking for our first win on an oval. We really have to keep our focus on the points championship because of how close it is. We took the lead and then lost it all in one weekend, so hopefully we can come out of Kentucky in the lead again."

Arie Luyendyk Jr., #26 Targus/AGR/AFS Dallara/Firestone "My recovery from the surgery on my knee is going really well. I will be back to 100 percent by the weekend. I am looking forward to getting a solid finish at Kentucky and hopefully improving my position in the championship. With only four races left it is really important for us to finish up front to gain in the championship."

Franck Montagny, #26 XM Satellite Radio Acura "I am quite excited to go to Road America. I have heard a lot about it and been told I will like the circuit configuration. Hopefully, the car will be fast there for us. I have a new teammate this weekend. James (Rossiter) and I know each other from Formula 1. Even though he doesn't have any experience in the ALMS, I am quite sure he will do well this weekend."

James Rossiter, #26 XM Satellite Radio Acura "I don't know what to expect at Road America, but I'm really looking forward to driving for Andretti Green Racing in the ALMS an in the United States. I want to enter the weekend with the goal of learning as much as possible. Luckily we are going to be able to test before the weekend starts to get me familiar with the car. AGR has a great history as a great team, so hopefully we can get a great result at Road America."