The competitive life of Grand Prix racer Juan Pablo Montoya When he's not speeding around the track, Juan Pablo Montoya knows how to take it easy

In this photo taken on May 18, 2014, Juan Pablo Montoya, of Colombia, sits next to his car as he waits for his turn to qualify during qualifications for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Montoya needed four races to get comfortable again in an Indy car. His feel has returned just in time for the Indianapolis 500, the race he won in 2000. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman) less In this photo taken on May 18, 2014, Juan Pablo Montoya, of Colombia, sits next to his car as he waits for his turn to qualify during qualifications for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis ... more Photo: Tom Strattman, FRE Photo: Tom Strattman, FRE Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close The competitive life of Grand Prix racer Juan Pablo Montoya 1 / 17 Back to Gallery

At 38, Juan Pablo Montoya is the only driver to win a CART (now IndyCar) title, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours at Daytona, all in his first attempt.

He's a favorite at the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston, presented by the Greater Houston Honda Dealers, going on Friday through Sunday at NRG Park. He'll be racing for Team Penske.

On a recent visit to Houston, the Colombia native, who lives in Miami with wife Connie and their three children, talked about his competitive spirit off the track, his love of family, including the pet dog, and why he'll never skydive.

Q: How do you prepare to race in Houston's heat and humidity?

A: We are very well prepared physically for it, but the better you train for it, the better it is. I live in Miami, where it's also hot and humid. That's why I mountain bike during the heat of the day. It helps get me ready.

Q: Will you see much of Houston while you're here?

A: I've never been much of a tourist guy, to be honest, but I've traveled a lot. I've been to a lot of places, but I've never been to them, if you know what I mean. I raced here twice - I come here, go to the hotel, go to the track, have dinner, then get back on the plane.

Q: Is there any place you enjoy visiting?

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A: Chicago. It's nice. It's a clean New York. I do not like New York; the smell and not having a car. I never found what people in New York see.

Q: What do you like about living in the United States?

A: In Miami, I have the best of both worlds - the convenience of living in the States but enough Latin influences to make it feel like home.

Q: If you weren't a race-car driver, what would you be doing?

A: Exploring oil. (He laughs.) I have no idea.

Q: If you had to drive a normal car, what would it be?

A: I drive a Chevy Volt (electric) and Tahoe at home. I love both of them.

Q: Do you have a morning routine?

A: I wake up at 6:15 a.m, shower the kids and take them to school. If I'm going to bike, I have a little bit of water and a banana. On race day, I'll have some cereal then a banana and milk.

Q: Are you competitive outside of racing?

A: Yes, very. I'm a very bad loser.

Q: Is there a sport you want to try but haven't?

A: No. I like windsurfing. I think kite-surfing is just for show-offs; people who don't have the courage to windsurf. (He laughs.)

Q: What's your favorite track to race?

A: Malaysia. It's an awesome track with fast corners, and it flows technically.

Q: What are the things you can't live without?

A: My phone and my computer.

Q: Is your phone on your bedside table?

A: Absolutely. If I can't sleep, I'll play games, like Candy Crush or something. No racing games.

Q: Do you collect anything?

A: Watches. I have so many that I don't have a favorite. I don't wear a watch much anymore because I'm always taking it off for racing.

Q: Nice shoes. Where did you get them?

A: They are custom-made in Italy. I wanted nice black shoes with no buckle and no tassels, so a friend took me to this man in Italy who made them. I got two pair made with red soles because my car is red this year.

Q: What's surprising about you?

A: I'm a lot more chilled than people think. If you ask people around they probably say I'm an (expletive).

Q: So are you difficult or determined?

A: Very determined.

Q: What makes you laugh?

A: Having a good time with friends. I don't party. I don't drink or smoke.

Q: What kind of music do you listen to?

A: Whatever is on the radio. If you look at my phone I have about 100 kids' songs. But the last songs I downloaded were by Pink. I like pop.

Q: Favorite food?

A: Italian

Q: What's on your bucket list?

A: I don't have a bucket list. I've been lucky enough to travel all around the world. I owned Ferraris. I've done a lot, but I'm never jumping out of a plane.

Q: Why not?

A: If it's a perfectly flying airplane, why in the hell would you want to jump out of it? Do you see people jump out of cars because they are moving? Hell, no.

Q: Do you have pets?

A: A French bulldog named Spot. He's a year old.

Q: Do you have a routine before a race?

A: I get in and out on the right side every time and buckle up the same way. When I started racing cars, a guy told me to make sure to get in and out the same way so you don't forget anything. We have a lot of belts; you want to make sure they're right.

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