NASCAR serves as the beginning point for many world-renowned athletes. In the fast-paced world of motorsports, where speed and adrenaline reign supreme, a select group of individuals have not only excelled on the track but also accumulated enormous fortunes off it.
These drivers have amassed enormous riches through their racing careers, branched into numerous commercial activities, obtained major endorsement contracts, and participated in charity endeavors. This article focuses on the wealthiest racing drivers of 2024, whose track victories have converted into significant financial success.
Johnson also competed in the IndyCar Series with Chip Ganassi Racing from 2021 to 2022. His remarkable net worth, estimated at $160 million as of 2023 by Celebrity Net Worth, shows his long-term success in motorsports.
1. Dale Earnhardt Junior
Dale Earnhardt Jr., a third-generation NASCAR driver, inherited both racing and business skills. Earnhardt, known for his particular personality, has been named NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver 15 times. He has 26 career wins, including two Daytona 500s.
Notably, he is the only third-generation NASCAR champion, succeeding his father Dale Earnhardt Sr. and grandpa Ralph Earnhardt. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Earnhardt Jr.’s net worth is an amazing $300 million as of 2023, thanks to his racing career, media appearances, and ownership of JR Motorsports.
2. Jeffrey Gordon
Jeff Gordon, a three-time Daytona 500 winner and four-time Cup Series champion, has left a lasting mark in the racing world. Gordon’s career, which includes five Brickyard 400 championships, exemplifies endurance. In 1992, he drew Rick Hendrick’s notice and joined Hendrick Motorsports.
Gordon, 24, became the Premier Series’ youngest champion in modern history. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $200 million by 2023, reflecting his accomplishments as a racing star and business leader. He is a partner in Hendrick Motorsports and the president of Jeff Gordon, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
3. Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR’s third seven-time champion, is now co-owner of the LEGACY MOTOR CLUB team. He is most known for winning five straight titles from 2006 to 2010, and he now races part-time in the Cup Series for Legacy Motor Club.
4. Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart, the four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has made an unmistakable stamp on the sport. He co-owns Stewart-Haas Racing and the Superstar Racing Experience, and his success can be seen in his $90 million net worth as of 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Stewart’s accomplishments include two Brickyard 400 wins, seven Xfinity Series victories at Daytona, and wins in prominent events such as the Chili Bowl and USAC races.
5. Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch drives the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing. He is a two-time Cup Series winner with 63 career wins, ranking eighth all-time. Busch has the record for most Xfinity Series (102) and Truck Series (65) wins.
Kyle Busch Motorsports’ owner has 98 victories and seven titles. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth is estimated at $80 million.