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Tony Stewart net worth

Tony Stewart

How much is Tony Stewart Worth? Tony Stewart Net Worth in 2026

$ 150 million
Tony Stewart Net Worth
$10,000,000 / year
Tony Stewart salary

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

Tony Stewart’s net worth is estimated at $150 million as of October 2026. Tony Stewart is an American racing driver and team owner who won three NASCAR Cup titles as a driver and a fourth as co-owner, and now races in NHRA Top Fuel. The biggest driver of the wealth is his half of Stewart-Haas Racing, which closed after 2024 and sold its four charters, plus two decades of race winnings and sponsorship.

Net worth $150 million (Alux estimate)
Estimated annual income About $10 million (Alux estimate from racing, ownership and track income)
Born May 20, 1971, Columbus, Indiana (age 55)
Country United States
Known for Three Cup titles as a driver, Stewart-Haas Racing, Eldora Speedway
Main income sources Race winnings and sponsors, team ownership, charter sale, Eldora, SRX and NHRA ventures

How much is Tony Stewart worth in 2026?

Our estimate is $150 million. Stewart does not disclose his finances, so this is a build from the known pieces.

The first piece is winnings and pay. His 2005 championship season alone paid $13.6 million, including $6.2 million for the title, and he ran full time at the top level for 18 years. The second is Stewart-Haas Racing. Gene Haas gave Stewart half of the team in 2009, and when the team closed after 2024 it sold its four charters. Prices were not disclosed. A different team’s charter changed hands for a reported $40 million in 2023, so four charters could plausibly top $100 million before the owners split the proceeds and pay costs. The third piece is Eldora Speedway in Ohio, which he bought in 2004, along with sprint car and NHRA interests.

Because the charter prices are not public and the team had heavy running costs, we pick a middle figure. The real number could sit well above or below ours.

How Tony Stewart built it

  • Won at the top level of NASCAR. He took three Cup titles, including a 2005 season that paid $13.6 million.
  • Became a team owner. He owned half of Stewart-Haas Racing, which sold its four charters after 2024.
  • Bought a racetrack. He bought Eldora Speedway in Ohio in 2004.

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Tony Stewart in 2026: what he has been been working on

  • 2026: Stewart is racing part time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing, according to his reference biography.
  • 2025: He won the NHRA Top Fuel regular season championship driving for Elite Motorsports.
  • 2024: He was named NHRA Rookie of the Year after taking over the Top Fuel seat.
  • May 28, 2024: Stewart-Haas Racing announced it would close after the season. It had two Cup titles and 69 wins since 2009.
  • Ongoing: Eldora Speedway in New Weston, Ohio, which he has owned since November 2004, remains part of his portfolio.

How Tony Stewart makes money

  • Race winnings and salary: Four decades of results across NASCAR, IndyCar and sprint cars; the 2005 season alone paid $13.6 million.
  • Stewart-Haas Racing: Half-owner from 2009 to the 2024 closure, with four charters sold afterward. Sale terms undisclosed.
  • Eldora Speedway: Bought in 2004. Hosts major dirt events, with revenue not public.
  • SRX and NHRA ventures: He won the 2021 SRX Series title, and the NHRA team and race seat add sponsorship income.
  • Endorsements: Long-running sponsors during his Cup years; individual figures are not public.

What Tony Stewart teaches (and what to take from it)

Own a piece of what you do

Stewart took half of the team he drove for, so he was paid twice: as a driver and as an owner. This week: look at one project where you only trade hours, and find a way to hold a stake in it.

Keep one hands-on passion

He bought a dirt track and went back to sprint cars. Try this: set aside two hours for the craft that made you start.

Close the chapter on your terms

SHR closed after 2024 with sponsors leaving and a main manufacturer ending support. Start small: list the three things that would tell you to wind down a project, and write them in advance.

Start a new apprenticeship

He took the Top Fuel seat in 2024 and was rookie of the year at 53. Over the next seven days: sign up for a beginner class in a field you have never tried.

Tony Stewart shows that owning a piece of what you do beats only being paid to do it. Alux has 10-minute coaching sessions on ownership, mastery and starting over in a new field. Listen to one and test it this week.

Career timeline

  1. 1994 to 1995: Wins USAC National Midget and Silver Crown titles, and the Triple Crown in 1995.
  2. 1997: Wins the Indy Racing League title.
  3. 2002: Wins his first Cup championship.
  4. 2004: Buys Eldora Speedway in November.
  5. 2005: Wins his second Cup title.
  6. 2009: Co-owns Stewart-Haas Racing with Gene Haas.
  7. 2011: Wins the Cup title as owner-driver.
  8. 2014: SHR wins the Cup title with another driver.
  9. 2021: Wins the SRX Series championship.
  10. 2024: SHR closes after the season; becomes NHRA Rookie of the Year.
  11. 2025: Wins the NHRA Top Fuel regular season title.

Early life and background

Anthony Wayne Stewart was born on May 20, 1971, in Columbus, Indiana. He rose through USAC midget and sprint car racing, and won the National Midget title in 1994.

He earned the nickname Smoke and moved up to NASCAR and IndyCar, where he took three IndyCar wins.

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Tony Stewart net worth FAQ

What is Tony Stewart’s net worth?

Our estimate is $150 million as of October 2026, built from race winnings, half of Stewart-Haas Racing and other holdings.

How much did Tony Stewart make from Stewart-Haas Racing?

Sale prices for its four charters were not disclosed. A comparable charter sold for a reported $40 million in 2023, so our estimate is based on that benchmark.

How old is Tony Stewart?

He was born on May 20, 1971, so he is 55.

What is Tony Stewart known for?

He is known for three Cup titles as a driver, a fourth as an owner and for owning Eldora Speedway.

Does Tony Stewart still race?

Yes. He competes in NHRA Top Fuel and runs part time in the NASCAR Truck Series in 2026.

How is Tony Stewart’s net worth estimated?

We combine season winnings, a share of the charter sales and the value of Eldora and his other interests.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.


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