[h=2]Carl Edwards[/h]
Carl Edwards has his sights set on victory. | Chris Trotman/Getty Images
2016 Total earnings: $12.3 million
Like Stewart, Carl Edwards definitely made the most of his final season on the track. Aside from earning $1.3 million in endorsements, Edwards collected $11 million in salary and winnings, giving him
$12.3 million in total earnings during the 2016 season. According to Forbes, Edwards turns in his keys having secured more than $130 million throughout his 13-year racing career.