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I just loved to go fast all the time.
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The speaker describes a strong enjoyment of speed and says it was a constant preference, not an occasional thrill. “All the time” emphasizes how consistently fast movement appealed to them, while “just loved” makes the statement plain and enthusiastic rather than analytical.
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- Legends of the Speedway interview transcript, May 20, 1999
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