Michael Waltrip Net Worth

Michael Waltrip, a popular American former professional stock car racing driver, is well known for his accomplishments in the sports industry. During his career, he has won more than $50 million in prize money. He has also earned lucrative sponsorships from several companies. His net worth is estimated at $35 million.

In addition to his career as a professional racer, Michael Waltrip is also a businessman and sports announcer. After competing in 784 NASCAR cup races over 33 years, he has amassed a fortune. The vast majority of his income is from auto racing. Some of his sponsors include Pennzoil, Aaron’s, NAPA, Domino’s, and Best Western.

Michael Waltrip is currently living in Huntersville, North Carolina. He has two children from previous relationships. They are Caitlin Marie and Margaret Carol. Despite his busy schedule, Waltrip enjoys golfing and beach holidays. During Speedweeks, he finished 41st in the Daytona 500.

He is also a published author and an analyst for FOX Sports’ “NASCAR on Fox.” Additionally, he co-owns Michael Waltrip Racing. Since 2010, he has raised several charities including $1 million for Victory Junction Camp.

The son of a mother, Kentucky, and a father, Darrell, Michael grew up in Owensboro, KY. At fifteen, he began racing go-karts at local races. Eventually, he won the Mini-Modified division track championship at Kentucky Motor Speedway. With the help of his elder brother, he decided to pursue a career in racing.

Waltrip first competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 1985, winning his first three races. He has also competed in the Xfinity Series, the Camping World Truck Series, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Over his 33-year career, he has accumulated seven wins, 132 top-ten finishes, and over $50 million in prize money.

Waltrip has been a pundit for the Fox Sports’ “NASCAR on Fox” show since 2002. He also serves as a commentator for NASCAR on FOX and is a pre-race analyst. As a result of his work, he has earned a salary of more than $300,000 annually.

Aside from his career as a professional racer, he has participated in 19 seasons of the TV show Dancing with the Stars. He has been a participant in the Boston Marathon.

Waltrip is now attempting to qualify for the Daytona 500 for Hillman Racing. On the other hand, he has also entered the Ferrari F430 GTE for Italian team AF Corse.

Although he has been married to Elizabeth “Buffy” Franks from 1993 to 2010, he was later divorced. They had a daughter, Margaret, in 1997. However, he and his ex-wife have not been able to reconcile. Moreover, he has a daughter from his previous relationship, Caitlin Marie, who is now married with two kids.

While he has not publicly discussed his personal property, Michael Waltrip’s wealth is a big secret. He owns a home in Sherills Ford, North Carolina. Currently, he has 255,000 followers on his social media profiles. This is an incredibly impressive number, given that he has never had any financial worries.