Kyle Petty’s Net Worth, NASCAR Salary, Endorsements and Wife

Kyle Petty has written a memoir titled 'Swerve or Die'. The book talks about Petty's life, family, and racing career.


Kyle Petty’s Net Worth, NASCAR Salary, Endorsements and Wife

Kyle Petty via CBS Sports

Age62
OccupationNASCAR Team owner
Net Worth$25 Million
NASCAR teamPetty Enterprises
Marital StatusMarried to Morgan Petty
ResidenceRandleman, North Carolina
NationalityUSA
UpdatedJanuary 2023

Kyle Petty is a retired American stock racing driver who competed in the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Camping Truck Series. Born in North Carolina to one of the most reputed racing families in the world, as the son of 7 times Cup Champion Richard Petty, he realized his inherited talent early on. He made his major league stock car debut at 18 and won his first race. Becoming the youngest driver to do so.

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He made his Cup Series debut in the same year. Driving the No.42 Petty Enterprises car. He became a full-time driver for his father’s team in 1981. Petty retired from competing in 2008, and in the years after retirement, he spent time as a racing commentator for FOX Sports, SPEED TV, and TNT. Petty is also a well-established musician and frequently performs original music in intimate shows across the country.

Since his retirement, Petty has also ventured into writing and public speaking. He has written a memoir titled ‘Swerve or Die‘. The book talks about Petty’s life, family, and racing career. Petty is also a keynote speaker and engages in corporate appearances, meets & greets, and virtual events.

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Kyle Petty’s Net Worth

Kyle Petty with Jeff Gordon
Kyle Petty with Jeff Gordon

Petty is reported to have a Net Worth of approximately $25 Million. While most of his earnings come from driving for and running his family’s team, Petty Enterprises, he is believed to have substantially benefited from his music, writing, and keynote speaking ventures. He is reported to have earned  $6,488,824 in career winnings, the rest coming from sponsorships and endorsement deals.

Kyle Petty’s NASCAR wins

Kyle Petty with father Richard Petty
Kyle Petty with father Richard Petty

Petty competed majorly in the Cup Series during his 30-year-long career. He collected 8 wins and 8 poles from 829 entries in the Cup series. Petty raced in the Xfinity series 55 times but failed to win a race or score a pole.

Does Kyle Petty have Charity?

Kyle Petty at his Charity motorbike event
Kyle Petty at his Charity motorbike event

Petty has undertaken several charitable endeavors in the past. He started the ‘Kyle Petty charity ride across America‘ charity event to raise funds and awareness to provide life-changing camping experiences for so many deserving kids living with chronic medical illnesses. He also founded Victory Junction, a facility that serves children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions, established in honor of his late son, Adam Petty.

Kyle Petty’s Endorsements

Kyle Petty's No.45 Petty Enterprises car Via Crash.Net
Kyle Petty’s No.45 Petty Enterprises car Via Crash.Net

Due to the Petty family’s popularity and history, brands are keen to associate with Petty. The case for Kyle was similar. He endorsed brands such as 7-Eleven, Hot Wheels, Coors Light, STP, Chick-fil-A, etc. Petty has earned most of his wealth from endorsements and other businesses since his career winnings only count for a third of his Net Worth.

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Kyle Petty’s Wife and Family

Kyle Petty with Wife Morgan Petty Via FanBuzz.com
Kyle Petty with Wife Morgan Petty Via FanBuzz.com

Petty is currently married to Morgan Petty, the couple tied the knot in 2015 and have 2 children. Petty has 3 more children from previous relationships. He was previously married to Pattie Petty from 1979 till 2012. Petty’s firstborn, Adam Petty, died in a practice accident in 2000 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

How old is Kyle Petty?

Petty is 62 years old.

Who is Kyle Pettys wife?

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Petty is married to Morgan Petty.

What is Kyle Petty’s Net Worth?

Petty is worth roughly $25 Million.

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