As the truck fired up Ben said "I know the guy you're talkin about. My best friend." As the truck headed towards the mansion Ben asked "What's it like goin from runnin to being able to be a hero?" He asked because he knew how it felt when he stepped up and decided to use his power for good. He knew that Doctor Banner was more than the Hulk. Ben had the same kind of view from most people, that he wasn't more than the Thing.
"I hear ya buddy. My problem ain't cars it's chumps on mopeds. No matter how many times someone smacks into me with one, they always end up across the street and their bikes trashed."