Darrell Waltrip is one of the most recognisable figures in the NASCAR community. The three-time Cup Series champion has left an undying legacy in the sport with his performances and contributions to the sport.
He raced in the Cup Series from 1972 to the 2000s when it was known as the Winston Cup Series. Darrell Waltrip is a NASCAR Hall of Famer and multiple-time winner of the Most Popular Driver Award. He is also included in the Fairgrounds Speedway Hall of Fame because of his efforts towards the revival of the track.
He is tied with Bobby Allison for fourth place in the list of drivers with the most number of wins in NASCAR. Walltrip has 84 victories in the Cup Series and has won the Coca-Cola 600 race a record five times.
He hails from Owensboro. Kentucky and was born February 5th, 1947. He was the NASCAR Driver of the Decade in the 1980s because of his star studded performances. He is also a part of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the American Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Darrell Waltrip Salary
Darrell Waltrip used to race during the 90s thus it is difficult to make an exact estimate of his salary during his era. As per reports from NASCAR Hall of Fame, Walltrip has been one of the highest paid drivers of his era during his success in the 1980s. He is ranked third on their site for the most earnings during the era.
According to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, he earned more than $8 million in race winnings and salary during the 1980s. Darrell Walltrips earnings during his prime were nearly $1.2-2 million a year according to reports from Celebrity Net Worth.
Here is a distribution of Waltrip’s winnings per year as per Celebrity Net Worth:
| Year | Earnings |
| 2000 | $1.2 million |
| 1999 | $954,100 |
| 1998 | $982,300 |
| 1997 | $918,500 |
| 1996 | $712,200 |
| 1995 | $750,000 |
| 1994 | $666,700 |
| 1993 | $643,300 |
| 1992 | $773,900 |
| 1991 | $428,300 |
| 1990 | $431,700 |
| 1989 | $949,500 |
| 1988 | $618,400 |
| 1987 | $293,800 |
| 1986 | $693,800 |
| 1985 | $702,300 |
| 1984 | $633,900 |
| 1983 | $650,000 |
| 1982 | $682,100 |
| 1981 | $539,100 |
| 1980 | $351,100 |
| 1979 | $450,900 |
| 1978 | $306,500 |
| 1977 | $249,200 |
| 1976 | $178,400 |
| 1975 | $82,200 |
| 1974 | $57,700 |
| 1973 | $33,500 |
| 1972 | $8,600 |
Darrell Waltrip Contract
Darrell Waltrip has worked with many teams throughout his NASCAR career. However, his most notable appearances in the sport were with Hendrick Motorsports, Junior Johnson and Associates and Darrell Waltrip Motorsports, a team he started to compete in the Cup Series. Darrell Waltrip was particularly dominating with Junior Johnson & Associates. He won three championships with them gathering many wins.
His best finish with Hendrick Motorsports was the 1987 and 1989 season when he placed 4th in the driver standings. He raced for his own team, Darrell Waltrip Motorsports, from 1991 to 1997 registering only five wins throughout. He raced for Junior Johnson & Associates for six years and four years for Hendrick Motorsports.
FAQ's On Darrell Waltrip Salary
A. Darrell Walltrip’s net worth is nearly $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
A. Darrell Waltrip was the owner of Darrell Waltrip Motorsports, which competed in the NASCAR Cup Series.
A. Max Verstappen is the highest paid driver in all genres of motorsports.
A. Kyle Busch has the highest paid contract in NASCAR.
A. Yes, Darrell Waltrip is a part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame since 2012.
