Guys Just Talking Shop

Not all the good stuff comes out of AJ Allmendinger’s mouth …

“Last year, they had a little bit of snow down here, and everybody was panicking. In Canada, it wouldn’t even make the news.” — Mechanic Craig Fletcher, who lived north of the border for 35 years

“Our cars look the same. No matter which car is out front, you’re pulling for one team rather than one individual. That’s what team sports should be all about.” — Marty Briggs, paint shop manager

“I was a hero on fajita day.” — Chris Lopez, team chef

“You don’t quite get as much sleep as you’d like.” — No. 83 transporter driver Scott Denton on the trip to Fontana, Calif.

“There’s no stop or timeout or ‘let’s take a moment.’ Whether it’s pain, injury or even fire, you just go and keep moving. If you can’t keep that type of mindset, you’re probably doing the wrong job.” — Aaron Pieratt, No. 84 gas man