JEFF GORDON – AGE 49

Jeff Gordon might not be racing on the tracks anymore, but that doesn’t mean that he will be off the radar. He just found a new track for him to race, and that is as a sportscaster. Given his outstanding record as a driver in stock car racing from 1993 to 2015, Gordon has established himself among the best racers of all time. He has won several championship cups and is the youngest driver to ever win a title – he was only 24 at that time.

As his ranking increased, so has his paycheck. He was one of the highest-paid racers during his time, keeping his financial advisors busy. Apparently, Gordon felt that it was too soon to leave the sports he loves. Aside from being an executive at Hendrick Motorsports, he filled in as commentator during a race where he showed his genuine talent in sportscasting, planting his feet on a new endeavor.