The Richest Athletes in the World

American racecar driver Jeff Gordon won more than 90 races during his NASCAR career, making him the first driver to ever make more than $100 million. Gordon retired in 2015, but was making between $20-$30 million a year during the prime of his career. The total of money won from his participation in NASCAR races is over $140 million. He made millions for each race he won, but even more in lucrative endorsements with companies like DVX Sport Sunglasses, Pepsi and DuPont. Those deals were valued between $10-$30 million each. Jeff’s net worth: 200 million dollars is less than what it should be; he paid nearly $100 million to his wife Brooke after a divorce settlement. Interestingly enough though, should he want to get back into racing to make up for that lost money, he could: he has a lifetime contract to drive with Hendrick Motorsports. There are rumors that he is exploring a comeback for a race, so stay tuned! Jeff Gordon shares his success with those that are less fortunate; creating his own Foundation and Children’s Hospital in North Carolina.