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Is Danica Patrick Richer Than Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson & Kevin Harvick?

Published 07/14/2022, 12:25 PM EDT

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Danica Patrick may have retired from racing, but she has still maintained her high net worth. The former IndyCar driver has shattered multiple records over the course of her racing career. This also includes her being the first woman to win an IndyCar race, with her triumph at Motegi. As for her NASCAR exploits, Patrick’s best finish is sixth place in 2014 in Atlanta.

Aside from her racing career, Patrick has been sticking her finger in a lot of pies. Owing to that, her net worth has pretty much skyrocketed. It also means that she has surpassed a number of her NASCAR contemporaries.

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Aside from minor acting roles and music videos, she is also an author and has a podcast called ‘Pretty Intense’. As per some reports, Patrick is worth around $80 million. Additionally, she earns $10 million a year through endorsements with GoDaddy, Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Nationwide Insurance, and Tissot.

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Where does Danica Patrick compare with her NASCAR rivals?

The former NASCAR driver will probably be glad to know that she is worth more than many current drivers. This includes the likes of 2020 Cup Series champion Chase Elliott. The Hendrick Motorsports driver is reportedly worth $12 million, tying him with 2021 Cup champion and teammate Kyle Larson. Apparently, the closest drivers to her are Kevin Harvick, who is worth $70 million, and Denny Hamlin who is worth $65 million.

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The only active racing driver who matches her is Kyle Busch, who is also worth $80 million. Of course, her net worth does pale in comparison to legendary racers like Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Jimmie Johnson. Nevertheless, Patrick is making a name for herself and is living comfortably. The 40-year-old may not be racing anymore, but that does not mean that she isn’t done with the motorsports world.

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