As of November 2026, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the richest NASCAR driver in history with an estimated net worth of around $300 million, followed by Jeff Gordon at roughly $200 million and Jimmie Johnson at roughly $160 million. This list ranks the 10 wealthiest drivers in NASCAR history using published third-party estimates cross-checked against career records, team ownership and sponsorship income, covering active, retired and deceased drivers. Net worth for private individuals is never disclosed, so every figure here is an estimate.
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Richard Petty | ~$65 million |
| 9 | Denny Hamlin | ~$65 million |
| 8 | Kevin Harvick | ~$70 million |
| 7 | Dale Earnhardt Sr. | ~$70 million |
| 6 | Mark Martin | ~$70 million |
| 5 | Kyle Busch | ~$80 million |
| 4 | Tony Stewart | ~$90 million |
| 3 | Jimmie Johnson | ~$160 million |
| 2 | Jeff Gordon | ~$200 million |
| 1 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | $300 million |
10. Richard Petty: Net worth around $65 million
Richard Petty, born July 2, 1937, in Level Cross, North Carolina, is known as The King. He holds the record for 200 Cup wins and seven Daytona 500 victories, and shares the record of seven championships.
He won 27 races in 1967 alone and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010. He also built wealth as a team owner through Petty Enterprises and its successor teams.
Valuation basis: winnings from a record 200 Cup wins and seven titles, plus income from the Petty team and its successor organizations.
9. Denny Hamlin: Net worth around $65 million
Denny Hamlin, born November 18, 1980, in Tampa, Florida, drives the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing and has 64 Cup wins, including the Daytona 500 in 2016, 2019 and 2020. He finished second in the 2025 standings.
He co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, which adds to his driving income. In 2026 he won the All-Star Race and the regular season championship.
Valuation basis: career winnings from 64 Cup wins, a top-tier driver contract, and his co-ownership of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan. Published estimates sit near $65 million and may not fully reflect his team stake.
8. Kevin Harvick: Net worth around $70 million
Kevin Harvick, born December 8, 1975, in Bakersfield, California, won the 2014 Cup championship and 60 Cup races. His final full-time Cup season was 2023.
He now calls Cup races as a commentator for NASCAR on FOX and still races occasionally in the CARS Tour. Published estimates of his wealth range widely, from about $70 million to over $100 million; we use the lower end.
Valuation basis: what 60 Cup wins and the 2014 title paid, plus his FOX broadcasting role, anchored to a published estimate of about $70 million.
7. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Net worth around $70 million
Dale Earnhardt Sr. (1951 to 2001), nicknamed The Intimidator, won seven Cup championships and 76 races, including the 1998 Daytona 500. He was the 1979 Rookie of the Year.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducted him, and he also owned his own race team. The figure shown is his estimated net worth, with no growth added.
Valuation basis: winnings from 76 Cup wins and seven titles, plus his team ownership, as it stood at the end of his career.
6. Mark Martin: Net worth around $70 million
Mark Martin, born January 9, 1959, in Batesville, Arkansas, won 40 Cup races between 1989 and 2009 and finished runner-up in the points five times. He last raced in Cup in 2013.
Most of his wealth comes from a driving career that spanned decades, with 35 of his wins coming with Roush Racing. He is a living driver and the figure is a published estimate.
Valuation basis: 40 Cup wins and five runner-up finishes over more than 30 years of racing.
5. Kyle Busch: Net worth around $80 million
Kyle Busch (1985 to 2026), who died in May 2026 at age 41, won two Cup championships, in 2015 and 2019, and 63 Cup races. He drove for Joe Gibbs Racing from 2008 to 2022 and for Richard Childress Racing from 2023 until his death.
He also owned Kyle Busch Motorsports, a Truck Series team that raced from 2010 to 2023. The figure shown is a published estimate of his net worth at the time of his death.
Valuation basis: 63 Cup wins and two titles of prize money, plus Kyle Busch Motorsports, which fielded Truck Series entries from 2010 to 2023, and a published third-party estimate of about $80 million.
4. Tony Stewart: Net worth around $90 million
Tony Stewart, born May 20, 1971, in Columbus, Indiana, won Cup championships in 2002 and 2005 as a driver and in 2011 as an owner-driver, plus the 1997 IndyCar Series title. He has 49 Cup wins and last raced full-time in Cup in 2016.
He took half ownership of what became Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009, and the team shut down after the 2024 season. Since 2024 he has competed in NHRA Top Fuel, winning the 2025 regular season championship, and in 2026 runs part-time in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Valuation basis: prize money from 49 Cup wins and three titles, plus his half ownership of Stewart-Haas Racing from 2009 until it closed. Published estimates cluster around $90 million.
3. Jimmie Johnson: Net worth around $160 million
Jimmie Johnson, born September 17, 1975, in El Cajon, California, won seven Cup titles (2006 to 2010, 2013 and 2016) and 83 races, tying Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr. for the most championships. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2024.
He left full-time Cup racing after 2020, drove in IndyCar for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021 and 2022, and is now a co-owner of Legacy Motor Club while racing part-time.
Valuation basis: 83 wins and seven titles worth of winnings, endorsement income, and his co-ownership stake in Legacy Motor Club.
2. Jeff Gordon: Net worth around $200 million
Jeff Gordon, born August 4, 1971, in Vallejo, California, won four Cup titles (1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001) and 93 races, third on the all-time list. He raced full-time from 1993 to 2015.
Today he is vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. He co-owns the No. 48 Chevrolet with Rick Hendrick and holds an equity stake in the No. 24 team. In 2009 he became the first NASCAR driver to pass $100 million in career winnings.
Valuation basis: more than $100 million in career winnings by 2009, plus his equity stake in Hendrick Motorsports and co-ownership of the No. 48 car.
1. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Estimated net worth $300 million
Dale Earnhardt Jr., born October 10, 1974, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, is the son of seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt Sr. He won 26 Cup Series races, including the Daytona 500 in 2004 and 2014, and retired from full-time driving after the 2017 season.
His wealth now comes mostly from business. He is a founder and co-owner of JR Motorsports, whose driver won the 2024 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series title. He was a broadcaster for NBC from 2018 through 2023 and has worked for Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports since 2025.
Valuation basis: career race winnings from 26 Cup wins and 18 seasons, plus ownership of JR Motorsports, a series-title-winning team, and a long record of sponsor and media deals.
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Who is the richest NASCAR driver of all time?
Dale Earnhardt Jr., with an estimated net worth of around $300 million as of November 2026.
How much is Jeff Gordon worth?
Jeff Gordon is estimated at around $200 million, from his driving career and his ownership stake in Hendrick Motorsports.
Who joined the list or moved up?
Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch are new entries. Jimmie Johnson is estimated at around $160 million.
Who dropped off the list?
Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth fell below the cutoff of this list.
How are these net worths estimated?
We combine career winnings, win counts, ownership stakes in teams and sponsorship income. Because contracts are private, each figure is an approximate estimate, not a disclosed amount.
Is the list only active drivers?
No. It covers active, retired and deceased drivers across NASCAR history.
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.
For this list we used career win counts and championships, documented winnings milestones, and ownership stakes in racing teams. Because driver contracts and team valuations are mostly private, we show each figure as a point estimate inside a hedged range.
Last updated: November 2026.
