excerpts from an online chat with the intimidator:

(dice): Dale, being in your second longest slump (19 races) got any tricks to get out of it?

DALE: To win.

(bossman): Dale, how do you stay motivated during the slow times?

DALE: There are no slow times in NASCAR Winston Cup racing.

(suzy): Dale do you have any plans for retirement soon?

DALE: The year 2020, maybe.

Q: Do you plan to enter politics before your 8th Winston Cup championship or after?

DALE: No, I am just going to do my american duty and vote.

(eyes): Dale, what kind of red wine do you like with your steak?

DALE: Merlot.