Danica Patrick – $80 Million
Danica Patrick has won a number of races and is currently the most successful open-wheel female racer of all time. She is the first woman to win an IndyCar Series event. Her success was rewarded with numerous endorsements (Tissot Chevrolet, Hot Wheels etc.). Her bank account was boosted even further by her endorsement deals (Tissot, Chevrolet, Hot Wheels etc.).
Patrick, who is 38 years old, has a net worth of $80 million. Patrick has been running the Somnium Vineyard, a winery in California since she retired from racing. She has also worked with No Kid Hungry (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases awareness) and DRIVE4COPD.
Brett Favre – $100 Million
Brett Favre, the renowned quarterback of American football, retired from the NFL 10 years ago. His fans, and especially Green Bay Packer supporters, will remember him, as he was with them for 16 years. He won one Super Bowl and three consecutive NFL MVP awards in the 1990s.
Favre’s biggest earnings came in his last year of career. In that last year of his career, Favre earned $16 million. This helped him reach his current networth of $100 million. Sportscasting reports that the 51-year old is now enjoying a leisurely lifestyle, spending time with his children and traveling.