How much was Bill Elliott paid?

Last Modified Jun 27, 2024 06:58 GMT
Bill Elliott salary
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William Clyde Elliott Sr., also known as Bill Elliott is an ex-NASCAR champion and celebrated driver in the series. He is the father of current generation driver and 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott. Bill Elliott was the winner of the 1988 Winston Cup Series. He won 16 Most Popular Driver Awards which is a record in NASCAR. He has been a part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame since 2015.

Bill Elliot, who is in the list of 75 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR in 2023, claimed the record of fastest qualifying speed in NASCAR Cup Series when he reached a speed of 212.809 mph at the Talladega Superspeedway. Elliott has gathered 44 victories in the Cup Series, coupled with 320 top-10s and 55 pole positions. He has managed to claim victories in the Daytona 500 (twice), the Southern 500, the Winston 500 and the Brickyard 400 races. Elliott retired from NASCAR Cup Series after the 2012 Cup Series season.

Bill Elliott salary

Bill Elliott and his team have not released an official statement about his salary. However, according to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, Elliott earned between $1- 4.7 million during his prime years in the sport.

He was the first winner of the Winston Million prize money (a million dollar bonus prize awarded to the racers who won three out of the four Crown Jewel races in the season). His achievement earned him the nickname of “Million Dollar Bill”. Bill Elliott also won the Daytona 500 twice, the race with the biggest prize pool in the Cup Series.

Bill Elliott contract

Bill Elliott used to race part time in the Cup Series taking part in occasional races with his own team, Elliott Racing. He started his full time career with Melling Racing in 1983, securing a third place finish in the drivers championship that season.

He spent nine years with the team and claimed his only championship title in 1988. He went on to join Junior Johnson and Associates in 1992 and spent three years with the team. Junior Johnson and Associates was one of the biggest teams of his era. He continued his career with his team until 2001, when he joined Evernham Motorsports. He spent his final years in the NASCAR Cup Series with Wood Brothers Racing.

FAQ's On Bill Elliott Salary

A. Bill Elliott’s net worth (as of June 2024) is $7 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

A. Yes, Chase Elliott is the son of Bill Elliott.

A. Yes, Bill Elliot won his only NASCAR Cup Series championship in 1988.

A. Yes, he drove the McDonald’s sponsored car for Bill Elliott Racing.

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