You learn the most from just experience. It's always getting in front of press people and just talking. Eventually, you have to get it right [
laughter]. Really, when I got into
BMW, I didn't learn any more than I already knew, like when I started with the media stuff. I mean, I guess, yes, I have had a little bit of media training, but it's just really experience that makes us as well-spoken as we are.
JE:
I agree. I haven't had any formal training with media or anything like that. But I agree with Robert, it's just an experience thing. You go through interviews. Being a young driver, going to a race weekend with people who are mostly older, you kind of have to adapt maturity, you know, kind of figure out how to get by in that situation. That goes right along with keeping maturity in front of the media. Yeah, I agree with Robert, it's mostly just a thing that involves experience.
Q:
Robert, the Atlantic Series has always had a great reputation for talented drivers. It's even more so now with the new programme, new car, more horsepower. Is there any feeling of intimidation or is your confidence level such that doesn't bother you at all and you're ready for these guys?
RW:
Honestly, I don't really feel any intimidation. Then again, I've only tested with John [
laughter]. I haven't really actually seen how we're actually doing. I feel like I'm doing pretty good. Coming from the Formula BMW USA Championship, getting an opportunity to win the championship in 2006, it's pretty much given me the most confidence I could have going into the 2007 season. Being able to be the champion, going up into the Atlantics, it does give me confidence knowing I was the best of people from BMW, and there are quite a few people from BMW moving into Atlantics. I think we'll see how we all play out in the first official test.
JE:
I don't feel very much intimidation because I've only tested with Robert [
laughter]. But, no, it's great because I think we have one of the best packages in the
