Jimmie Johnson Boasts NASCAR’s Top On-Track Earnings In ’06

Defending NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson’s race winnings were close to $9M in ’06, making him the top earner in North American racing. The following presents the top ten on-track earners for ’06 from NASCAR’s three national series (THE DAILY).

RANK	NEXTEL CUP	WINNINGS	BUSCH SERIES	WINNINGS	CRAFTSMAN TRUCK	WINNINGS
1	Jimmie Johnson	$8,909,140	Kevin Harvick	$1,345,380	Todd Bodine	$604,310
2	Tony Stewart	$7,285,280	Johnny Sauter	$1,226,650	Johnny Benson	$574,975
3	Matt Kenseth	$6,608,920	Paul Menard	$1,196,990	Mark Martin	$519,125
4	Kasey Kahne	$6,204,220	Denny Hamlin	$1,099,010	Mike Skinner	$496,630
5	Kevin Harvick	$6,201,580	Carl Edwards	$1,093,470	Ted Musgrave	$463,175
6	Jeff Gordon	$5,975,870	Clint Bowyer	$1,008,810	Jack Sprague	$461,965
7	Dale Earnhardt, Jr.	$5,466,100	Jason Leffler	$990,162	Ron Hornaday	$446,015
8	Casey Mears	$5,413,340	J.J. Yeley	$954,604	Rick Crawford	$441,520
9	Ryan Newman	$5,364,550	Burney Lamar	$925,613	Terry Cook	$398,920
10	Kurt Busch	$5,026,140	Jon Wood	$922,941	David Starr	$383,815