Jamie McMurray: "I'm kind of into this Maria Menounos. ... I'm kinda digging her right now." Credit: Autostock

10 Questions: McMurray

1. What's your dream vehicle that you don't already own?

You know what, I've already looked at these questions, and I had an answer, but I don't remember now. I don't know. Skip it and go to another one.

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2. If time on the road weren't an issue, what would be your ideal pet?

I'd like a Labrador. Dogs are cool. I like big dogs. I've had a little dog, and I want a big dog now.

What was the little dog?

It was one of those tea-cup Chihuahuas. They're cool to look at but you can't really play with them. I think it'd be fun to have a big dog.

You could carry it around like Paris Hilton.

Probably not.

3. What's your biggest pet peeve while driving on the road?

People that drive in the fast lane slow. I don't understand why you just wouldn't get in the slow lane. That's huge. That really gets to me.

Ever any inclination to go up there and bump them?

Yeah. I certainly never would do that but I want to really bad.

4. What's your worst hotel experience?

It's probably being stuck in a hotel room in Daytona where the door wouldn't shut all the way. I don't know if it was the humidity off the ocean. It was one of those motels that was $20 a night, and it was my first year in the Truck series. Just couldn't get the door to shut, so I just kind of latched the chain.

I ended up staying with people being able to look in. And then I had an experience with a couple next door every evening I was there. A pretty eventful night.

You didn't sleep a whole lot, I'm guessing.

No, not much.

5. What's your favorite food?

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I like Mexican food the best. It seems like everyone, no matter who you're around, likes Mexican food. It's easy. There's always a good Mexican restaurant in every town, so it's probably my favorite.

Is there any place on the road that you've got to go to?

No. Food's kind of overrated to me. I mean, I like food, but just whatever. It's a routine.

6. If you had to choose, would it be being honest, or being nice?

Probably being honest. I'm already nice. I'm honest, too, I guess. ... That didn't come out right. I don't know. I think honesty is the best trait you can have in anyone.

7. What's your fondest childhood memory?

I don't know if I have just one memory. I guess just growing up racing go-karts and being with my family. My family always had time for me, and I look back at all the moments we had together, and it was just a lot of fun growing up and being with my mom and dad on the road.

8. What would your dream date be? Where and with whom?

I'm kind of into this Maria Menounos, on ET on MTV. I'm kinda digging her right now. I don't really care [where]. I'll just go wherever the hell she wants to go.

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9. What's your worst prank, either perpetrated by you, or done to you?

I can't think of a prank.

Something Sterling did?

Yeah, Sterling's always dealing with fireworks. It's funny, and you laugh, but they're not really anything devastating to your life. I've had stories, I just can't think of anything right now.

Did you ever get Sterling back for anything?

Yeah, a little bit. Sterling's easy to get back, but I just can't explain to you why.

10. What was your "Welcome to NASCAR" moment?

I was somewhat slow getting into the sport. I think ran like five Truck races in '99 and 17 in 2000. It came along so slow, that when I finally did get here ... but when I won Charlotte I felt like I was going to get to stay for a while. I don't really remember. It just kind of all happened for me.

Back to the dream vehicle.

I don't know, I'll take a big boat. That'd be a fun vehicle, have a yacht, something to go hang on. I don't really like the water, but Jeff and Felix and everybody always seem to have a great time when they go on their boat, so maybe that'd be a fun experience.

Felix can sell you one of his.

Felix's boats are way too expensive for me.