I know every driver is under contract and gets a percentage, does anybody know the ballpark figure, and does he get all of the pt fund money
2007-12-02 11:19:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
i am not new at this i know some are owners. i thought that maybe someone out there just might know what the percentage might be,
2007-12-02 11:31:17 · update #1
Nobody on here is going to be able to tell you what you want to know for sure. Some people think they know how it is or how it used to be. But when asked to source it they can't.
Like everywhere else there's always a know it all.
None of these contracts are made public,so I won't try to tell you either! I only answered this question because it is something I have asked before and couldn't get an answer to! I think all of us would like to know!!!
2007-12-02 13:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by Working Man 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Drivers salaries range. For a small team, the driver may get solely a percentage of the purse or a base salary. Most drivers get a base salary and 40-60% of the purse money. There are no driver contracts that are public, so no one will be able to give you exact numbers on somone.
2007-12-02 11:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by jaynarie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This varies contract to contract but for the most parts the drivers get between 45 and 55 percent of the purse.
2007-12-02 15:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the range is 35 to 55% with the popular drivers getting 50 to 55% and the journeymen drivers 35%. Point fund is the same percentage.
2007-12-02 12:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by beth 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the high priced drivers will get about 50% of the purse. The lower drivers will get less. But as said before, it depends on the contract for each driver.
2007-12-02 11:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by mike the dj 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure about now, but last year it was reported that Jeff Gordon got the highest percentage at 30%, and that includes the point fund money. But most of the drivers get incentive pay and appearence fees from their sponsors, as well.
2007-12-02 14:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by jgrevinjim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both race winnings and Point Fund Payouts are dependant upon the drivers Contracts--Usually 30-50%!!!!
2007-12-02 12:31:07 · answer #7 · answered by Ed P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That all depends on how his contract is written.
Remember some drivers are also owners and very few (on either side) talk about the actual dollar amount paid to the driver.
2007-12-02 11:28:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The drivers get a foot long chili dog and a six pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon. If they've got a good contract, they also get an order of onion rings with their chili dog and a funnel cake for dessert!
2007-12-03 07:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by Bizz 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think anyone knows. Good question tho. And it is a curious thing, especially when they announce Jimmie won over 14 million in a year. Dang even if he gets 20% I'd take it!!!
2007-12-03 02:54:24 · answer #10 · answered by shortnstoudt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋