Kelley Earnhardt – The Impressive Net Worth of the NASCAR Executive
Kelley Earnhardt boasts a net worth of
$50 Million
Kelley Earnhardt’s Background
Kelley King Earnhardt Miller, born on August 28th, 1972, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA, is recognized for her role as the co-owner and vice president of JR Motorsports, a professional stock car racing team competing in the Camping World Truck Series and the Xfinity Series. Her business career commenced in 1996 and has since thrived.
As of late 2016, Kelley Earnhardt’s net worth was estimated at an impressive $50 million, amassed through her successful involvement in the sports industry as a NASCAR executive, and as the vice president and general manager of a stock car racing team.
Kelley Earnhardt’s Professional Journey
Coming from a racing family, Kelley, being the daughter of Brenda Gee and famous racer Dale Earnhardt, and sister to professional stock car racing driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., began driving at the age of 12. After graduating with a BA degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, she initally pursued racing but soon transitioned to a career in the sports industry.
Her professional journey took off in 1996 when she joined Action Performance, a NASCAR merchandising company as the vice president of procurement and sales. Her net worth was established during this time.
In 2001, she joined the family company JR Motorsports, assuming the roles of general manager and vice president, supporting her brother’s career in the XFINITY Series championships. The company’s early focus on souvenirs eventually transitioned into a race team, significantly adding to Kelley’s net worth. In 2010, she became the co-owner of the team alongside her brother. Presently, the team competes in the Camping World Truck Series and the Xfinity Series and has had remarkable achievements.
Kelley’s professional success has led to her winning several business awards and recognitions, including the Top 25 Women in Business Achievement Award by Charlotte Business Journal in 2007 and the Opportunity Award by Lyn St. James’ Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation in 2010.
In her personal life, Kelley Earnhardt is married to retired NASCAR driver L.W. Miller III, with whom she has a child. She was previously married to Ray Holm and Jimmy Elledge (1999-2008), with whom she has two daughters. In her free time, she is involved with The Dale Jr. Foundation.
Net Worth | $50 Million |
Date Of Birth | August 28, 1972 |
Place Of Birth | Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States |
Profession | Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s sister |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | L.W. Miller III (m. 2011), Jimmy Elledge (m. 1999–2008) |
Children | Karsyn Elledge, Kennedy Elledge |
Parents | Brenda Lorraine Gee, Dale Earnhardt |
Siblings | Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kerry Earnhardt, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt |
https://www.facebook.com/KelleyEarnhardt | |
https://twitter.com/earnhardtkelley | |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2456598/ |
# | Fact |
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1 | Son with L.W. Miller named Wyatt Wayne Miller born on February 16th 2012. |
2 | Daughters with Jimmy Elledge are Karsyn Elledge born on September 18th 2000 and Kennedy Elledge born 2002. |
3 | Daughter of Dale Earnhardt. |
4 | Older sister of Dale Earnhardt Jr.. |
5 | Stepdaughter of Teresa Earnhardt. |
6 | Younger stepsister of Kerry Earnhardt, older stepsister of Taylor Nicole Earnhardt. |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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I Am Dale Earnhardt | 2015 | Documentary special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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I Am Dale Earnhardt | 2015 | Documentary | Kelley Earnhardt |
Dale | 2007 | Documentary | Herself |
ESPN SportsCentury | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
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