Well, to drive for Penske, it's a real honour. When you come to the US and race open-wheel, it's the sort of team you want to sign up for. When I was given this offer, I didn't give it much thought. I really wanted to go. Honestly, I didn't have anything solid at the time anyway. I just thought it was the best direction for me. I can learn a lot in this team. These guys have got a lot of experience. I think, no matter what happens, I'll come out of it a better driver.

Q:
Ryan, did you know each other in Australia and race against each other? How do you feel about him subbing for Helio?

RB:
I really just got to know Will when we were both racing in America. We didn't race against each other in Australia. We were racing F3 at the same time in Europe, but he was in England, I was doing the Euroseries. We never really competed against each other a whole lot till this last year. I think I've definitely kept track of his performances. He's very fast. I think he's going to be a great asset to the team. I really look forward to working with him throughout this winter testing.

Q:
Ryan, how is this affecting you? You and Helio became really tight fast last season in your first year as team-mates. How is it affecting you preparing for '09?

RB:
Well, really I just stay focused on the job. Helio and I have become very good friends and great team-mates. He's a great person to work for. I've learned a lot from Helio. I can't say it's difficult for me. I can't imagine how tough it is for Helio. Obviously, in any team, stability is always good. This is life. We've got to deal with change. I think Will is going to be a great asset to the team and we'll be able to move forward.

Q:
Tim, you grew up about three miles from here. Did you ever dream you'd be sitting between two drivers from Australia and one from Brazil?

TC:
When I grew up, you were either an AJ Foyt or Mario Andretti fan. I knew what AJ had to say about these foreign guys and I think of that once in a while, for sure. At the end of the day, obviously we don't know Will as well as we know the other two guys but, forgetting where they come from, you wouldn't find three better people. That's a big part of kind of what makes it fun for us, and for Roger as well.

You look at it, and the whole world's changed from the time I was a kid, the way the world looked at things, the way the world looks at things now. I don't think it's any different for this place. Where my kids go to school, it's a whole different atmosphere, whole different world than it was back then, for sure. Maybe it's for the best.

Q:
Helio, we know how much you like to race. I'm sure it's a great release for you to be able to do that. What are you doing now to stay sharp? Are you able to get in a car to make some of these things go away?

HC:
Well, obviously I've been working out, making sure that I'll be as fit as I can and prepared as I can. I try to educate myself on what's going on. Clearly, it's a language that I'm not familiar with. Even in Portuguese, I wouldn't be able to understand it either.

It's a very interesting situation. But, right now, I'm just focused on this issue one step at a time. Like I said, Team Penske and I were able to talk about it. It's best for everyone. Those are my friends. Roger has really been an incredible person in my career. For me having him give me tips, making me understand a lot of things, no question it's the best advice I can have. Right now, I'm just going to continue doing that as well. As soon as possible when this is over, I'll be ready for the 2009 season.

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