Tony Stewart's net worth: How much is the NASCAR team owner worth currently?

Tony Stewart's net worth: How much is the NASCAR team owner worth currently?

Grace Waruguru
updated at August 4, 2023 at 10:58 AM

Tony Stewart's net worth has grown in leaps and bounds since he started competing professionally as a young boy. Today, he is undoubtedly one of the most successful race car drivers whose passion for the sport has led him to start several profitable ventures. Let us delve into his financial portfolio and worth in 2023.

Tony Stewart net worth
Tony Stewart has a net worth of $90 million. Photo: Jared C. Tilton
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What is Tony Stewart’s net worth? The American speed lover has made a fortune as a racer, team owner, entrepreneur, and brand ambassador. Now in his fifties, the American sports personality has risen through the ranks and partnered with like-minded individuals to build his empire. We look closely at Tony Stewart's net worth and some significant milestones.

Tony Stewart's profile summary

Full name

Anthony Wayne Stewart

Age

52 years old (As of 2023)

Nickname

Tony, Smoke

Date of birth

May 20, 1971

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Place of birth

Columbus, Indiana, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Parents

Nelson Stewart and Pam Boas

Siblings

Natalie Stewart

Marital status

Married

Partner

Leah Pruett

Children

None

Height

5 feet, 9 inches

Weight

82kgs

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Dark brown

Education

Columbus North High School

Profession

Professional race car driver, entrepreneur

Net worth

$90 million

Social media presence

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Tony Stewart's net worth in 2023

Tony Stewart's assets
Tony Stewart is a 3-time NASCAR championship winner. Photo: Jared Tilton
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Tony Stewart (age 52 years old in 2023) was born in Indiana, USA, to Nelson Stewart and Pam Boas. His father is a former sprint car racer, which likely influenced Stewart's love for the sport. Nelson was Tony's car owner and crew chief and pushed him not to settle for a second position. He attended Columbus North High School but dropped out to take up race car driving.

At eight years old, Tony started racing competitively, winning his first Go-Kart championship in 1980. Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and co-owner of the NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing alongside Gene Haas. He also co-owns Superstar Racing Experience of the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association).

Stewart's IndyCar and Xfinity Series debut was in 1996. He invests in racing venues, including Eldora Speedway, Paducah International Raceway, and Macon Speedway. Anthony also owns Tony Stewart Racing, where his wife, Leah Pruett, is one of the drivers.

Tony is the only race car driver to win in IndyCar (1997) and NASCAR (2002, 2005, 2011) as a driver. He also won the 2015 NASCAR Cup Series Championship as a team owner. All these ventures have significantly contributed to Tony Stewart's net worth.

What is Tony Stewart's net worth?

Tony Stewart net worth 2023
Tony Stewart is the son of Nelson Stewart, a former race car driver. Photo: Sean Gardner
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Tony Stewart is worth $90 million per Celebrity Net Worth. He started earning as a young boy when he won the World Karting Association championship in 1987 and later joined the United Midget Racing Association until 1991. Stewart also raced stock cars until 1996, when he joined the NASCAR Busch Series.

Tony Stewart's Forbes net worth

According to Forbes.com, Tony Stewart has made approximately $18.5 million in career earnings. In 2013, the company listed him as one of the highest-paid athletes. Smoke became the first driver and team owner to bag a championship since 1992. Other notable achievements include:

  • NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year (1999)
  • Most popular driver (2011)
  • 2020 National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Hall of Famer

Tony Stewart's salary

Tony Stewart salary
Tony Stewart earns approximately $8 million annually from race wins and endorsements. Photo: Grant Halverson
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How much does Tony Stewart make a year? According to Caknowledge.com, the race car driver earns approximately $8 million annually. His salary comes primarily from racing and brand partnerships. He made a fortune from his three NASCAR Cup series wins.

Tony Stewart’s assets

How rich is Tony Stewart? The 52-year-old has amassed numerous assets throughout his career, including houses and cars. Tony Stewart's home is in Columbus, Indiana, known as the ''Hidden Hollow Ranch.'' The 414-acre ranch is on 20,000 square feet.

The mansion has six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms and boasts a stocked lake. Other unique features include a bowling alley, a waterfall, a golf simulator, and a trout stream.

Tony Stewart endorsements

Tony Stewart net worth Forbes
Tony Stewart was ranked as one of the highest-paid motor racers in 2013. Photo: Jason Miller
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One of Tony Stewart’s sources of wealth is brand partnerships. Some popular brands he has worked with include Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Mobil 1, Old Spice, and Rush Truck Centres. According to firstsportz.com, the 2020 NASCAR Hall of Famer earned an estimated $30 million annually from sponsors.

In addition, some partnerships with brands like Mobil 1 and Bass Pro Shops have extended to his team, Stewart-Haas Racing. The team has also partnered with Mahindra Tractors.

According to his official website, the sports personality runs True Speed Communication, a Marketing and Public Relations agency. The award-winning firm develops and executes P.R. and marketing initiatives for race teams, drivers, and sponsors.

Tony Stewart's philanthropic work

What is Tony Stewart's net worth
Tony Stewart is married to Leah Puett, who is also a race car driver. Photo: Jonathan Bachman
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Besides being a successful racer, Stewart is also a philanthropist who runs the Tony Stewart Foundation, which started in 2003. The organization aims to provide grant funding to qualified organizations serving children who are critically ill or physically disabled, endangered animals, and drivers injured during motor racing.

What is Tony Stewart's net worth as of 2023? The semi-retired athlete has not competed professionally since 2016. However, his impact on the racing industry continues to be felt through his teams and investments. With over 49 race car wins and 187 top-5s, fans will be eager to see if he will return or continue growing his teams.

READ ALSO: Who is the best NASCAR driver?

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Richard Petty, popularly known as ''The King,'' has the highest number of wins (200). He is a seven-time cup champion. Other legendary players on the list include David Pearson (The Silver Fox) and Jeff Gordon, also known as ''The Rainbow Warrior.'' Check out the above article for the top 15 best NASCAR drivers of all time.

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Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.