Meet Dale Earnhardt Jr., the richest NASCAR driver in 2023

• Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a third-generation driver and an icon in the racing world, just like his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr.
• The five-time NASCAR champion collects substantial amounts of money in terms of salary and bonuses, which greatly boost his wealth.
• With a net worth of $300 million, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the richest NASCAR driver as of 2023.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. net worth is a matter of interest to many racing fans considering he is the richest NASCAR driver in 2023.

The 48-year-old is a third-generation driver and an icon in the racing world, just like his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr. He drives the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports while competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the son of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. Photo/ FanBuzz.

Dominating Talladega and Daytona, Earnhardt Jr. is widely regarded as one of the greatest racing drivers of the modern generation. The legendary driver boasts a collection of 18 series championship cars from 15 different drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Dale has mentored several drivers, and three of them followed in his steps to winning the Xfinity Series Championships.

The five-time NASCAR champion collects substantial amounts of money in terms of salary and bonuses, which play a massive role in boosting his wealth. But before looking at Dale Earnhardt Jr. net worth, let’s first discuss his early life and career.

Early Life 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, on October 10, 1974. He is the son of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Brenda Lorraine Jackson.

He grew up in Kannapolis and was sent to Oak Ridge Military Academy when he was 12 years old. Earnhardt Jr. later studied at Mooresville High School, where he graduated in 1992. His father was often busy with racing, and so he was raised by his stepmother.

Earnhardt Jr. earned a degree in automotive technology at Mitchell Community College.

Career 

Following in his father’s footsteps, Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at the age of 17. He developed his driving abilities before joining the Late Model Stock Car Division at the age of 19. He drove the No. 3 Chevrolet while competing on several South and North Carolina short tracks.

While driving full-time for his father’s Dale Earnhardt Inc, Earnhardt Jr. competed in the NASCAR Busch Series and secured consecutive wins. 

When Dale Earnhardt Sr. passed away in February 2001, Earnhardt Jr. was devastated. And as he struggled to come to terms with his father’s sudden demise, his winning streak crumbled. He finished 43rd at a race organized in Rockingham. However, he soon got back onto his feet and recorded wins in EA Sports and Pepsi 400.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was devastated by the sudden death of his father. Photo/ Sportscasting.

Between 2002 and 2004, Earnhardt Jr. finished among the top ten in most tournaments and emerged victorious in others, such as Daytona 500, Phoenix Competition and Talladega races.

He continued to perform inconsistently for years and left his father’s company in 2008 to race for Hendrick Motorsports. His main reason for leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc. was the desire to compete at Sprint Cup Championship.

Dale’s popularity rose over the years, and he ended up winning NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award consistently for 14 years. However, his performance remained uneven and rumours of retirement began spreading.

He announced his retirement from driving in 2017 despite loving the sport so much.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Net Worth

Dale Earnhardt is the richest NASCAR driver in 2023. Photo/ Crash.Net.

The legendary driver was at the top of the car racing circuit for several years and managed to accumulate wealth that goes with such success. According to Wealthy Gorilla, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a net worth of $300 million. He is the richest NASCAR driver as of 2023.

Dale’s salary has been phenomenal in the last decade. His salary is estimated to have ranged between $20 million and $25 million yearly. The stock car racing driver earned a salary of $26 million in 2013.

Besides his career earnings, Dale Earnhardt net worth has skyrocketed over the years due to endorsements. He earned $22 million annually from endorsements.

Dale is a successful businessman who has his own line of trendy eyeglass frames and has also ventured into automobile dealership. He owns a media production company, Hammerhead Entertainment, which he started in 2004.