I mean, some of these guys I don't think you can consider rookies from their history. He said he wants to spend the year getting adjusted to driving stock cars. Like Pruett, he wants to get seat time, learn the cars and stay as competitive as he can. Every member of the rookie class is well aware of the attention the group is receiving. But I don't think that makes more pressure.
Rookies typically get little respect from their veteran competitors.
But they are rookies, and they know not to expect respect right away. When drivers talk about respect, they're talking about getting drafting help and getting room to pass. The only person who has had that happen is Tony Stewart. If Dale Jr. or Matt Kenseth has that same type of year, they'll get that respect quickly. If we can just not tear up a lot of stuff and have some decent runs and if we're in a couple of races where we're in position to win, I'll feel good about the year.