When asked if he would let his daughter date Dale Earnhardt Jr. one driver responded, "Are you crazy?" Doug Benc/Getty Images

In a high-octane, if highly unscientific, survey SPORTS ILLUSTRATED recently polled Nextel Cup drivers to get their opinions on matters both on-track and off. More than a third of the Cup regulars (18) responded, though some of the drivers declined to answer certain questions (thus the percentages given don't all add up to 100). Some who did respond added comments (anonymously), the most notable of which are included here

Which is your favorite racetrack?
Bristol Motor Speedway.................. 18%
Phoenix Intl. Raceway.................. 12%
Atlanta Motor Speedway.................. 12%

ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: DOVER, INDIANAPOLIS, RICHMOND, TEXAS, MICHIGAN AND "WHEREVER I GET MY NEXT WIN"

Would you someday like to run in the Indy 500?
Yes.................. 47%
No.................. 35%
Maybe.................. 18%

Would you allow a daughter of yours to date Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Yes.................. 6%
No.................. 65%

Could Danica Patrick be competitive in NASCAR?
Yes.................. 41%
No.................. 53%

The current 36-race Nextel Cup schedule is ...
Too long.................. 59%
Too short.................. 0%
Just right.................. 41%

Should the Chase for the Nextel Cup include a road course among its 10 races?
Yes.................. 47%
No.................. 35%

How important is qualifying for race success?
Not at all.................. 0%
Somewhat.................. 47%
Extremely.................. 53%

Who's the best driver in Nextel Cup?
Jeff Gordon.................. 35%
Me.................. 18%
Tony Stewart.................. 12%

ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: MATT KENSETH, CARL EDWARDS AND BILL ELLIOTT