BRIAN VICKERS, NO. 25 GMAC CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - QUALIFIED 2ND, TOP ROOKIE QUALFIER - PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

ON THE QUALFIYING SPEED AT ATLANTA

"The speed here is amazing. It's definitely probably the fastest track we go to. I love it. I think that varies from driver to driver. It doesn't really bother me that much. I don't get out of breath or get white-knuckled or anything. Sometimes, you get just as much of that feeling at a place like Bristol. It has the sensation of being one of the fastest tracks even though it may not be. Here, it's definitely a place where you can get out of breath."

HAVE YOU QUALIFIED OUTSIDE OF THE TOP FIVE AT A CUP RACE SO FAR?

"Yes sir, I believe one of them."

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THAT? THAT'S A PRETTY IMPRESSIVE START

"I have to attribute that to a great team. Hendrick Motorsports, great sponsors, Chevrolet, and just hard work. As time goes on, they usually build their qualifying up and then they work on their race program. I guess being 20 doesn't hurt any - not knowing when to lift."