Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon were friends off-track and rivals on-track. Years after Earnhardt passed away in a tragic crash, Gordon decided to celebrate one of his wins by waving a number 3 flag from his car. Back in 2019, Gordon explained how it felt while showing his respect to his long-time rival. Earnhardt Junior also thanked the former 4 time Cup Series champion for his gesture. Gordon said [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWprlkRDjFk], “When that win came, and we knew that it was gonna be maybe controversial to some of the Earnhardt fans. But didn’t matter, that was a great way to show respect.” Then Dale Earnhardt Jr said, “I just loved it. I thought it was great, anybody saying anything great or showing any kind of recognition to dad is a great thing.” “But coming from Jeff Gordon who’s accomplished so much made it even more special.” Gordon concluded by stating, “The coolest thing was Dale Earnhardt Jr coming over to victory lane, by him saying ‘dad would have been proud’ that solidified it for me. I’m so glad that we did that, that day.” “Punk” Kyle Busch Out To Make Way for “Wholesome” Dale Earnhardt Jr [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-because-he-could-fit-the-sponsor-hendrick-motorsports-kicked-punk-kyle-busch-out-to-make-way-for-wholesome-dale-earnhardt-jr/] JEFF GORDON LATER VISITED DALE EARNHARDT’S STATUE In order to pay his respects to his former rival and friend, the former Hendrick Motorsports driver went all the way to the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza located in Kannapolis, North Carolina. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jeff-Gordon-and-Dale-Earnhardt.jpg]The 1990s: Dale Earnhardt with Goodwrench and Jeff Gordon with DuPont Automotive Finishes share race strategies. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images) During his visit to the iconic place, an emotional Gordon stated, “as much as he messed with me, somehow on the inside I always thought that it was a sign of respect.” “He would have not said anything at all if he didn’t care. I respected the heck out of this guy. Loved racing with him. Hated it at times but no, overall my experience with Dale was incredible.” “I miss him. And a lot of people do.” WATCH THIS STORY: Dale Earnhardt Jr Fires a Warning to NASCAR Amidst Latest Next-Gen Issues [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-nascar-community-including-dale-earnhardt-jr-brad-keselowski-react-as-kyle-petty-announces-blissful-news/] What memory do you have of Earnhardt? 

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1670832065690972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

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On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
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 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series Spring Race at Martinsville Speedway, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Daytona 500, Coca Cola 600, Brickyard 400/ Verizon 200, Southern 500</span></td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Ryan Blaney (2023)</td>
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<h3>Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world.

Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. -? the team his son raced with.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships</h3>
Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series.

In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes.

He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500.

Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600.

He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series.

Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers too.

In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/dale-earnhardt-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million.

He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy.

He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education.

The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too.

At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year.

After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children - Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt.

Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="142">Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)</td>
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Brenda Gee (M-1971)

Teresa Houston (M-1982)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL &#8211; FEBRUARY 4: Dale Earnhardt Sr. &amp; Dale Earnhard, Jr. pose together at the raceway in Daytona Beach, Florinda on February 4, 2001. The Earhnardts and Andy Pilgram earned second in the GTS category during the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images) Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world. Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. -? the team his son raced with. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes. He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500. Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600. He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series. Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR&#8217;s 50 Greatest Drivers too. In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection. Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate net worth was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million. He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy. He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education. The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too. At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year. After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children &#8211; Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt. Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts  DATE OF BIRTH April 29, 1951  EXPIRED February 18, 2001 (49)  CAUSE OF DEATH Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)  HEIGHT 6?1??  NATIONALITY German-American  MARITAL STATUS Married (thrice)  SPOUSE Latane Brown (M-1968) Brenda Gee (M-1971) Teresa Houston (M-1982) &nbsp;  KIDS 4-Kerry, Kelley King Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Nicole Earnhardt  CHAMPIONSHIPS 7  NET WORTH Above $70 Million

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Dale Earnhardt Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr?s Net Worth Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a former NASCAR Cup Series racer. He also goes by the name &#8220;Dale Jr.&#8221; or &#8220;Junior&#8221;.? Nowadays, he&#8217;s a part-time racer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Additionally, he&#8217;s a NASCAR analyst and commentator for NBC. Dale Jr. comes from a family of motorsport drivers with his late father Dale Earnhardt Sr. a record seven-time Cup Series champion in NASCAR. Having competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1999 to 2017, Dale Jr. remains one of the most successful drivers of his time. HOMESTEAD, FL &#8211; NOVEMBER 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AXALTA Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) As per reports, Junior has an approximate net worth of $400 million. Having come from a well-established background, he has made good use of the resources at his disposal. From 2008 to 2015, Dale earned approximately, $20-24 million, making him the highest-paid NASCAR driver then. In fact, he earned a record $30 million in 2008. Dale Jr was made it to the Forbes list of the World&#8217;s Highest Paid Athletes in 2017. He earned $21.4 million then as it marked his last season in the NASCAR Cup Series.?The majority of Dale&#8217;s earnings have come through endorsements and sponsorship deals. Some of his well-known endorsement partners include Chevrolet, Goody&#8217;s, Wrangler, Axalta, Gillette, EA Sports, and many others. Dale Jr. also owns a media production company named Hammerhead Entertainment. He also works as an analyst for NBC Sports. Additionally, his book &#8220;Racing To The Finish: My Story&#8221; was released in 2018. The book received positive feedback from the fans. Dale&#8217;s a thorough businessman and has ventured into different industries so far. Most relatably, he co-owns JR Motorsports, the racing team that participates in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In addition to this, he also owns a number of automobile dealerships and restaurants. In 2013, he started his podcast The Dale Jr. Download under his Dirty Mo Media productions. Along with his wife, Junior runs a vodka brand named High Rock Vodka. As far as stores are concerned, Dale Jr has his own merchandise store. In addition to that, his team, JR Motorsports, too has its own merchandise store Dale Earnhardt Jr?s Early life Dale Jr was born and brought up in Kannapolis, North Carolina. At an early age, he saw his mother Brenda Lorraine and father Dale Earnhardt Sr. get divorced. With his father being away racing, his stepmother played a major role in raising him. Prior to racing, Junior used to service cars and carry out their maintenance at Dale Sr&#8217;s car dealership. As for his educational qualifications, he is an alumnus of Mitchell Community College with an associate degree in automotive technology. Prior to that, he attended Oak Ridge Military Academy. A few years down the line, he started attending and graduated from Mooresville High School. Even Rodney Childers, the current Stewart-Haas Racing crew chief, and Junior&#8217;s close friend graduated from the same school. In 1996, his NASCAR career officially began with the Xfinity Series. Dale Jr competed in the series for a while, winning two championships in the process. In 1999, Dale Earnhardt Jr made his Cup Series debut, competing in just five races. A year later, he made his full-time debut in the premier class. Dale Jr officially made his Xfinity Series debut in 1996 at the age of 21. Having won the competition twice, he started his NASCAR Cup Series campaign with only fives races in the 1999 season. A year later, he competed full-time and became the first rookie to win NASCAR&#8217;s All-Star race. Dale Earnhardt Jr?s family and personal life Dale Jr. has been happily married to his wife, Amy Reimann. It was in 2009 that the couple first met each other. Amy was hired as the interior designer for Dale?s house in Mooresville, North Carolina. Interestingly, she did not have any idea who Dale was back then. They clicked instantly and started dating. After six years of dating, Junior proposed to Amy in 2015 and tied the knot a year later in December 2016. The wedding took place at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. With just more than a year of their marriage gone, Junior and his wife Amy announced the arrival of their first child, Isla Rose Earnhardt. Interestingly, Amy even took a ride in a NASCAR car while she was pregnant with Isla at Martinsville in 2017. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA &#8211; APRIL 08: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Hellmann&#8217;s Fridge Hunters Chevrolet, poses for photos with his wife Amy Earnhardt, and their daughters Isla Rose (R) and Nicole on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 250 powered by Call 811.com at Martinsville Speedway on April 08, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) In October 2020, Isla got promoted to the elder sibling with the arrival of Dale Jr?s second child, Nicole Loraine. Despite racing being in their blood, Junior isn?t that keen on encouraging his daughters to join the sport. He thinks he would rather love it if they get a degree and thereafter get a super job. Dale Earnhardt Jr and his NASCAR journey Dale Earnhardt Jr had an impressive NASCAR Cup Series career. He started his 19-year-long Cup Series career started at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. His debut came in the Coca-Cola 600 where he finished 16th despite finishing the qualifying lap in the eighth-quickest time. Dale Jr&#8217;s one Cup Series season saw him participate in only five races in 1999. That being said, he never had to look back from the 2000 season as he participated full-time and graced the tracks with aggression and passion. He went on to win 26 races in his Cup Series career, taking part in 631 races in total and finishing 149 and 260 times in the top five and top ten respectively. Having won a good amount of races, Dale Jr provided some memorable on-track performances. One of his finest victories came in the Daytona 500 in 2004. It just took Junior four years into his Cup career to win his first Daytona. The race saw him go head-to-head with NASCAR great Tony Stewart. In addition to that, the 2001 Pepsi 400 will also remain a special one for Dale Jr. It was just five months since Dale Sr. died at the 2001 Daytona 500. Junior was making a return to the sport and went on to win the race by overtaking six cars in the final lap. The victory saw Dale celebrate in front of 1,00,000 fans. In his Cup Series career, Dale Jr preferred either the #8 or #88 on his cars. From 1999 to 2007, he drove the Chevrolet #8 for Dale Earnhardt Inc. Post 2007, he joined Hendrick Motorsports and drove the Chevrolet #88. He enjoyed more success while driving the #8 car as he registered 17 wins using that. Dale announced his retirement from the top division of NASCAR in 2017. His last race was at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida. He finished 25th in his final race, failing to make it to the playoffs in his ultimate Cup Series season. Since then, Dale Jr has been a regular figure in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Dale Earnhardt Jr?s awards and achievements Dale Earnhardt Jr has enjoyed a good amount of success in his NASCAR career. He started off with his first NASCAR Cup Series win in 2000 at the Texas Motor Speedway whilst driving for Dale Earnhardt Inc. The victory saw him break his father&#8217;s record for requiring the fewest starts by a driver to secure his first victory. Dale Jr recorded the win in just his 12th start. One of the most notable achievements of his Cup Series Career would be to win the Daytona 500 twice. He did this in 2004 and 2014, with two different teams. By doing so, he became the 11th driver to win it multiple times. In addition to his victories, Dale Earnhardt Jr has a tremendous record when it comes to winning the Most Popular Driver award. Dale Jr has won the award 15 times in his career. What makes it even more amazing is that he did it for consecutive 15 years from 2003 to 2017. Only Bill Elliott, the father of Chase Elliott, has won it more (16 times). Junior has also two Xfinity Series championships to his name when he won it back-to-back in 1998 &amp; 1999. As a motorsport team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr has won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship five times in his career. With Dale Earnhardt Inc, he did it in 2004 and 2005. The other three have come with JR Motorsports in 2014, 2017, and 2018. Like his father, Dale Jr is also a NASCAR Hall of Famer. Dale Earnhardt Jr?s NASCAR team Along with his sister Kelley Earnhardt, his brother-in-law L.W. Miller and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, Dale Jr runs the JR Motorsports. The team was started in 2006 and is currently strongly competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. JR Motorsports has more than 140 employees and fields four full-time entries in the Xfinity Series. Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Miguel Paludo, and Dale Jr himself form the Xfinity drivers&#8217; lineup for the 2023 season. Their superstar driver Noah Gragson left to join Legacy Motor Club in the Cup Series for the new season. If that wasn&#8217;t enough, Gragson poaching some of the JR Motorsports crew surely wouldn&#8217;t have boded well with Dale Jr. It is going to be an uphill task for Junior&#8217;s team this season without the presence of last season&#8217;s runner-up Gragson. Dale Earnhardt Jr and North Wilkesboro Speedway After hosting over 90 races, the North Wilkesboro Speedway was shut in 1996 citing arguments that the track wasn&#8217;t large or fancy enough. Dale Jr along with local boosters and state officials have been pushing hard for years to revive the venue. Eventually, they succeeded in reviving the Speedway with a late-model stock race in August 2022. Dale Earnhardt Jr was taking part in a late-model stock race for the first time since 1997. For this historic race, he drove a green no. 3 Sun Drop Chevrolet which bore a throwback paint scheme resembling the late model he used to drive in the early 1990s. Most notably, it was his first race at North Wilkesboro since 1995. After qualifying sixth, Dale Jr stayed in and around the top 10 positions. Unfortunately, midway through the race, his rear quarter panel sustained some damage. Despite the event, he came back strongly to finish third, lagging just behind second-placed Mason Diaz and the winner of the race, Travis Kvapil. Dale Earnhardt Jr and the plane crash It was on August 15, 2019, that Dale Jr was traveling with his wife Amy, just over a year-old daughter Isla and their family dog on their private Cessna aircraft. While attempting to land at an airport in Elizabethton, Tennesse, the aircraft crashed because of issues with the landing gear and a section of the right wing. Unfortunately, the plane ran off the runway and went 400 feet down a hill before slamming through a chain-link fence. The aircraft eventually caught fire but all five passengers including the two pilots and the dog escaped in time through the main cabin door. Luckily, all of them survived with no major injuries suffered because of the crash. Junior was back in action at Darlington Raceway just two weeks after the race. Back then, he said, &#8220;It was a very tough experience to go through. I try not to get into that, think about (it happening to my family) too much. Things happen for a reason. You just try to learn from it and move on. Dale Jr added, ?I love my daughter so much and enjoy being around her and look forward to watching her grow up and experiencing a lot of things with her going forward. That just made you realize that that much more. I?m just thankful and ready to live our lives.? What is Dale Earnhardt Jr doing post-retirement You can take the driver away from the racing but you cannot take the racing away from the driver. That has been the case with Dale Jr post his retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017. Despite hanging his helmet, he has been quite actively involved in off-track ventures. He has been seen regularly featuring for NBC as a commentator and as a NASCAR analyst. Dale&#8217;s podcast &#8220;The Dale Jr Download&#8221; has been doing wonderfully well, attracting a lot of listeners. He prefers to give more insights to his fans and relishes discussing controversial topics. Junior is bold and outspoken with his comments on the podcast. In fact, he once even encouraged NASCAR drivers to be outspoken and hold everyone accountable if it&#8217;s bothering their safety in the cars in any fashion. Dale Earnhardt Jr is very active on social media, especially on his Twitter account. He uses it to voice out his opinion time and again, sometimes either using sarcasm or hilarious remarks. He once used the medium to make fun of former Richard Childress Racing driver Clint Bowyer. In addition, he provides his fans with regular updates about his personal and professional life using social media. Of course, Dale Jr has his own team JR Motorsports with which he is very much involved. Furthermore, he and his wife Amy, have collaborated with Sugarlands Distilling Company to start a new vodka brand. It&#8217;s named &#8220;High Rock Vodka&#8221; and is a premium, handcrafted vodka. Dale Jr released his book &#8220;Racing To The Finish: My Story&#8221; in 2018, narrating his story behind the wheel. Since announcing his retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017, it looks pretty clear that Junior has zero interest in returning back to race at the highest level. His off-the-track ventures keep him heavily occupied. It would take something special to bring him back to the Cup Series and maybe challenge his two-faced rival Kyle Busch. As of now, Dale Earnhardt Jr is at peace and keen on running his team, podcast, and other ventures successfully.  Name Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr.  Born 10th October 1974  Place of Birth Kannapolis, North Carolina  Nationality American  Education Associate Degree  Parents Dale Earnhardt Sr and Brenda Lorraine  Wife Amy Reimann  Children Isla Rose (2018) and Nicole Loraine (2020)  Height 6?00?  Weight 165 lbs/75 kg  Team JR Motorsports  Car #88 Chevrolet Camaro  Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website

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<h2><strong>Jeff Gordon 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</strong></h2>
Jeff Gordon is a former American NASCAR racing driver. He serves FOX NASCAR in the capacity of a commentator and holds an executive position in Hendrick Motorsports.

He was the youngest driver to win a NASCAR title, being 24 years of age before the end of the 1995 season. In addition, he has a successful record at the Daytona 500, having won the coveted event three times in 1997, 1999, and 2005. Gordon has finished three career Grand Slams and has won a sum of sixteen Crown Jewel races (three Daytona 500s, four Talladega 500s, three Coca-Cola 600s, and six Southern 500s), the two of which are record-breaking finishes.
<h2>Jeff Gordon: Stats and Championships</h2>
Gordon began his hustling profession in the Busch Series with Hugh Connerty Racing, followed by Bill Davis Racing, winning three races. He started racing full time in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports in 1993.

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He is third on the all-time Cup wins list with 93 wins. He also holds the record for the most successes in NASCAR's modern era (1972?present) and the most successes in a single season, 13 during the 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

Jeff has won the Winston Cup, currently known as Sprint Cup Series, on 4 different occasions. Jeff has more than 90 victories and in excess of 450 Top-10 finishes.

He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2019. In 2016, Gordon was viewed as the highest-paid NASCAR driver ever and the eighteenth highest-paid athlete ever with $515 million in career income, as per <a href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45fgmmj/18-jeff-gordon/#76f18f697cc6">Forbes</a>.

He has been named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers ever and by <a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/story/_/id/29709911/cowboys-mike-mccarthy-winning-super-bowl-always-goal">ESPN</a> as #10 in the 25 Greatest Drivers ever.
<h2>Jeff Gordon: Net Worth 2021</h2>
As per <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/jeff-gordon-net-worth/">Celebrity net worth</a>, Jeff Gordon's total assets are $200 million dollars.

He is one of the highest-paid NASCAR drivers ever, having earned over $500 million in rewards and endorsements. During his career, Jeff Gordon has earned over $140 million from racing.
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<h2>Jeff Gordon: Foundations and Charities</h2>
In 1999, Gordon established the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation to help support children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses. On December 16, 2006, Gordon opened the Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital at the NorthEast Medical Center.

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In 2007, Gordon, along with Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Warrick Dunn, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning, and Cal Ripken Jr. founded Athletes for Hope, a charitable organization which helps professional athletes get involved in charitable causes and inspires millions of non-athletes to volunteer and support the community.
<h2><b>Jeff Gordon: Sponsors</b></h2>
Gordon, alongside Rick Hendrick, co-owns the No. 48 Chevrolet. The ride features Jimmie Johnson, who won seven Cup titles from 2006 to 2010, 2013, and in 2016, behind the wheel. Gordon additionally has an equity stake in the No. 24 group. Gordon signed a <a href="https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jeff-gordon-signs-lifetime-agreement-with-henrick-motorsports/34135/">lifetime contract</a> with Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2000, which allowed him to become an equity owner in his No. 24 team.

Gordon has also been sponsored by Kellogg Company, Frito-Lay, Edy's, and Ray-Ban. Since 2012, Gordon has been sponsored by DVX Sun and Safety Sunglass, which are constructed with elastomer from DuPont.

Prior to his sponsorship with Pepsi, Gordon had been sponsored by Coca-Cola, but eventually chose Pepsi due to more visibility, along with Coca-Cola wanting Gordon to be a regional sponsor in the southeastern United States.

In 2007, PepsiCo introduced Jeff Gordon 24 Energy, an orange tangerine-flavored energy drink, which has since been discontinued.
<h2>Jeff Gordon: Lifestyle</h2>
Jeff Gordon has one of the best collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are:

1933 Ford Three-Window Coupe

1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible

Jaguar XK8

Chevy Corvette C7 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation)

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Camaro ZL1 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation)

332-horsepower Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

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Jeff Gordon, his wife, and kids live in the South Park neighborhood of Charlotte, <a href="https://pursuitist.com/take-look-inside-nascar-superstar-jeff-gordons-north-carolina-home/">North Carolina</a>. The home features a billiards room, a bar, a wine cellar, and a pool. There's even a nearly life-sized playhouse for Gordon's daughter. In 2013, Gordon sold his 3,454-square-foot?New York City apartment overlooking Central Park for $30 million.
<h2>Jeff Gordon: Family</h2>
In 1992 Gorden met Brooke Sealey, a Miss Winston Cup model, at the Daytona Speedway after he won two qualifying races for the Daytona 500 that year. They were forced to date in secret owing to the sanctions against drivers dating the models. Sealey completed her tenure as Miss Winston Cup towards the end of the 1993 season.

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The couple at that point opened up to the world about their relationship. A year to the day from their meeting, Gordon proposed to her. They were wed on November 26, 1994. Sealey eventually filed for divorce, claiming that Gordon had indulged in marital misconduct, explicitly referring to his relationship with another model named Deanna Merryman. Gordon and Sealey separated in June 2003.

As a settlement, Jeff reportedly paid Brooke over $100 million worth of cash, property, and assets. Brooke was given exclusive rights to the couple's oceanfront home, which is valued at $9 million. She will also receive alimony and has unlimited access to Jeff's private jets and boats for many years to come.

In 2004, he began dating <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1537040-jeff-gordons-wife-pictures-of-beautiful-model-ingrid-vandebosch">Ingrid Vandebosch</a>. They were engaged with June 2006 and married in a private function in Mexico on November 7, 2006. Vandebosch gave birth to their first child, a little girl named Ella Sofia in June 2007. In August 2010, she gave birth to the couple's second child, <a href="https://fanbuzz.com/nascar/jeff-gordon-son-race-career/">Leo Benjamin</a>.

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<h2>Jeff Gordon: Car Scheme</h2>
Since debuting in NASCAR full time in 1993, Gordon has sported a variety of looks on his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet as well as appearing in vehicles in other series. For instance, a classic DuPont scheme in 1995.

In 1999, Gordon's car sported a variation on the brilliantly colored scheme that it featured, in various forms, throughout his early career.

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Jeff was quite vocal about his partnership with Pepsi and DuPont throughout his career. The driver drove a Blue Pepsi inspired livery car in 1999.

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<h2>How to contact Jeff Gordon</h2>
Jeff Gordon is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the 4-time Cup Series Champion.

Jeff Gordon is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeffgordonweb/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Mhm7ILELQQRO4vx-HVMw">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffgordonweb">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffgordon/">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Gordon also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Jeff Gordon through his <a href="https://jeffgordon.com/contact/#:~:text=General%20Questions%3A%20If%20you%20have,to%20newsletter%40jeffgordon.com.">contact page</a> or write an email to his management team at <a href="mailto:newsletter@jeffgordon.com">newsletter@jeffgordon.com</a>

Alternatively, one could also write a letter to his mailing address at :

Jeff Gordon Inc
4345 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262 US
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<td>Age</td>
<td>49</td>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td>Residence</td>
<td>Charlotte, North Carolina</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Hendrick Motorsport</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Gillette, Pepsi, DuPont, Sunoco, Kellogg Company, Frito-Lay, Edy's, and Ray-Ban.</td>
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<td>Championships</td>
<td>4</td>
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<td>Annual Salary</td>
<td>$20 ? $30 million</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$200 million</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>$20 million</td>
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<td>Birthday</td>
<td>Aug 4, 1971</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)</td>
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<td>Cars</td>
<td>1933 Ford Three-Window Coupe

1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible

Jaguar XK8

Chevy Corvette C7 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation)

Camaro ZL1 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation)

332-horsepower Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid</td>
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Jeff Gordon

DARLINGTON, SC &#8211; MARCH 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo, waits in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 on March 15, 2003 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Jeff Gordon 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Jeff Gordon is a former American NASCAR racing driver. He serves FOX NASCAR in the capacity of a commentator and holds an executive position in Hendrick Motorsports. He was the youngest driver to win a NASCAR title, being 24 years of age before the end of the 1995 season. In addition, he has a successful record at the Daytona 500, having won the coveted event three times in 1997, 1999, and 2005. Gordon has finished three career Grand Slams and has won a sum of sixteen Crown Jewel races (three Daytona 500s, four Talladega 500s, three Coca-Cola 600s, and six Southern 500s), the two of which are record-breaking finishes. Jeff Gordon: Stats and Championships Gordon began his hustling profession in the Busch Series with Hugh Connerty Racing, followed by Bill Davis Racing, winning three races. He started racing full time in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports in 1993. HOLLYWOOD, FL &#8211; NOVEMBER 19: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, poses for a photo with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Trophy during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship 4 Media Day at Westin Diplomat on November 19, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/NASCAR via Getty Images) He is third on the all-time Cup wins list with 93 wins. He also holds the record for the most successes in NASCAR&#8217;s modern era (1972?present) and the most successes in a single season, 13 during the 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Jeff has won the Winston Cup, currently known as Sprint Cup Series, on 4 different occasions. Jeff has more than 90 victories and in excess of 450 Top-10 finishes. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2019. In 2016, Gordon was viewed as the highest-paid NASCAR driver ever and the eighteenth highest-paid athlete ever with $515 million in career income, as per Forbes. He has been named one of NASCAR&#8217;s 50 Greatest Drivers ever and by ESPN as #10 in the 25 Greatest Drivers ever. Jeff Gordon: Net Worth 2021 As per Celebrity net worth, Jeff Gordon&#8217;s total assets are $200 million dollars. He is one of the highest-paid NASCAR drivers ever, having earned over $500 million in rewards and endorsements. During his career, Jeff Gordon has earned over $140 million from racing. Best Moments of Jeff Gordon Jeff Gordon: Foundations and Charities In 1999, Gordon established the Jeff Gordon Children&#8217;s Foundation to help support children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses. On December 16, 2006, Gordon opened the Jeff Gordon Children&#8217;s Hospital at the NorthEast Medical Center. In 2007, Gordon, along with Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Warrick Dunn, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning, and Cal Ripken Jr. founded Athletes for Hope, a charitable organization which helps professional athletes get involved in charitable causes and inspires millions of non-athletes to volunteer and support the community. Jeff Gordon: Sponsors Gordon, alongside Rick Hendrick, co-owns the No. 48 Chevrolet. The ride features Jimmie Johnson, who won seven Cup titles from 2006 to 2010, 2013, and in 2016, behind the wheel. Gordon additionally has an equity stake in the No. 24 group. Gordon signed a lifetime contract with Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2000, which allowed him to become an equity owner in his No. 24 team. Gordon has also been sponsored by Kellogg Company, Frito-Lay, Edy&#8217;s, and Ray-Ban. Since 2012, Gordon has been sponsored by DVX Sun and Safety Sunglass, which are constructed with elastomer from DuPont. Prior to his sponsorship with Pepsi, Gordon had been sponsored by Coca-Cola, but eventually chose Pepsi due to more visibility, along with Coca-Cola wanting Gordon to be a regional sponsor in the southeastern United States. In 2007, PepsiCo introduced Jeff Gordon 24 Energy, an orange tangerine-flavored energy drink, which has since been discontinued. Jeff Gordon: Lifestyle Jeff Gordon has one of the best collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are: 1933 Ford Three-Window Coupe 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Jaguar XK8 Chevy Corvette C7 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation) Camaro ZL1 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation) 332-horsepower Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid READ MORE- What Does NASCAR Driver Jeff Gordon Drive? A List of His Top 5 Cars  Jeff Gordon, his wife, and kids live in the South Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. The home features a billiards room, a bar, a wine cellar, and a pool. There&#8217;s even a nearly life-sized playhouse for Gordon&#8217;s daughter. In 2013, Gordon sold his 3,454-square-foot?New York City apartment overlooking Central Park for $30 million. Jeff Gordon: Family In 1992 Gorden met Brooke Sealey, a Miss Winston Cup model, at the Daytona Speedway after he won two qualifying races for the Daytona 500 that year. They were forced to date in secret owing to the sanctions against drivers dating the models. Sealey completed her tenure as Miss Winston Cup towards the end of the 1993 season. The couple at that point opened up to the world about their relationship. A year to the day from their meeting, Gordon proposed to her. They were wed on November 26, 1994. Sealey eventually filed for divorce, claiming that Gordon had indulged in marital misconduct, explicitly referring to his relationship with another model named Deanna Merryman. Gordon and Sealey separated in June 2003. As a settlement, Jeff reportedly paid Brooke over $100 million worth of cash, property, and assets. Brooke was given exclusive rights to the couple&#8217;s oceanfront home, which is valued at $9 million. She will also receive alimony and has unlimited access to Jeff&#8217;s private jets and boats for many years to come. In 2004, he began dating Ingrid Vandebosch. They were engaged with June 2006 and married in a private function in Mexico on November 7, 2006. Vandebosch gave birth to their first child, a little girl named Ella Sofia in June 2007. In August 2010, she gave birth to the couple&#8217;s second child, Leo Benjamin.  Jeff Gordon: Car Scheme Since debuting in NASCAR full time in 1993, Gordon has sported a variety of looks on his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet as well as appearing in vehicles in other series. For instance, a classic DuPont scheme in 1995. In 1999, Gordon&#8217;s car sported a variation on the brilliantly colored scheme that it featured, in various forms, throughout his early career. Jeff was quite vocal about his partnership with Pepsi and DuPont throughout his career. The driver drove a Blue Pepsi inspired livery car in 1999. How to contact Jeff Gordon Jeff Gordon is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the 4-time Cup Series Champion. Jeff Gordon is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Gordon also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Jeff Gordon through his contact page or write an email to his management team at newsletter@jeffgordon.com Alternatively, one could also write a letter to his mailing address at : Jeff Gordon Inc 4345 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd Charlotte, NC 28262 US  Age 49  Marital Status Married  Residence Charlotte, North Carolina  Nationality American  Team Hendrick Motorsport  Endorsements Gillette, Pepsi, DuPont, Sunoco, Kellogg Company, Frito-Lay, Edy&#8217;s, and Ray-Ban.  Championships 4  Annual Salary $20 ? $30 million  Net Worth $200 million  Endorsements $20 million  Birthday Aug 4, 1971  Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)  Cars 1933 Ford Three-Window Coupe 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Jaguar XK8 Chevy Corvette C7 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation) Camaro ZL1 (Auctioned to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation) 332-horsepower Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

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