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- Not all racing drivers in every series get paid buckets of cash - but several do.
- While the list is filled with NASCAR drivers, the top money-makers are found in F1.
- This list does not take into account drivers who are no longer racing - although many still make significant money.
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Motorsports salaries are often shrouded in a veil of secrecy. Driver earnings are typically composed of a salary, performance bonuses for race wins, sponsorship deals - and in some cases, other racing-related income.
Estimates for NASCAR drivers come from Forbes - and 2017 is the most recent year for which data is available.
Veteran F1 journalist Dieter Rencken has been covering the sport since 2000 - so while they're still just estimates, there's some weight behind them.
Based on those estimates, these are the highest-paid non-retired professional racers in motorsports.