Undeniably, Tony Stewart is revered as one of the best drivers in motorsports despite him stepping away from the NASCAR Cup Series. This is because his retirement from the Cup Series didn’t signal an end to his passion for racing. In fact, it has propelled him to compete in a myriad of other racing series. In addition to his active participation in various competitions, Stewart has also delved into numerous racing-related businesses that consistently keep him at the heart of the sport he loves so much.
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Yet, with his extensive portfolio of investments and accumulated earnings over the years, one question that surfaces is whether these assets place Stewart at the pinnacle of wealth among racing drivers.
Does his financial prowess make him the richest former NASCAR driver in the history of the sport?
Is Tony Stewart the wealthiest ex-NASCAR driver?
According to estimates by CelebrityNetWorth, the net worth of Tony Stewart stands around an impressive $90 million. While this figure may not be entirely precise, a more accurate estimation could be within the range of $90 million to $105 million.
Throughout his illustrious career in motorsports, Stewart has crafted an empire not only as a racer but also as a businessman, diversifying his portfolio with strategic investments within the racing world.
Prominently, Stewart is the co-owner of the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR Cup Series team alongside Gene Haas, marking a significant contribution to his overall wealth. His entrepreneurial ventures extend beyond NASCAR, though, encompassing ownership of a World of Outlaws team and a racetrack in Ohio. Stewart also owns an NHRA team and two racing series, one of which is the highly popular Superstar Racing Experience, further broadening his impressive financial footprint.
Now, to answer the pertinent question, he isn’t technically the richest driver, even in terms of former NASCAR drivers. In fact, there are others like Dale Earnhardt Jr, Jeff Gordon, and Jimmie Johnson that have significantly higher net worths than him.
What is Stewart up to racing-wise these days?
The glory days of NASCAR may be in the rear-view mirror for the three-time Cup Series champion. But he has not retired his racing gloves just yet. These days, Stewart has been satisfying his need for speed with a different form of racing – the pulse-pounding world of NHRA, certainly not a pursuit for the timid.
Stewart has been making waves in the top alcohol class, racing with his own team, which he manages in partnership with his wife, Leah Pruett. His NHRA team made an impactful entrance last season, propelling both Pruett and her Funny Car teammate, Matt Hagan, into the prestigious NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Moreover, following his successful driving debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Nevada Nationals last year, Stewart hasn’t rested on his laurels. He continues to race full time in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, displaying his impressive skills for McPhillips Racing.
