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There’s a lot of money to be made turning left. Jeff Gordon was the highest-earning driver on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit the past year, making $32 million, including $17 million from endorsements and royalties on merchandise, Forbes magazine estimated. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was a close second at $31 million, but that income was split between his family team, which he left after last season, and Hendrick Motorsports, which he joined this year. Another Hendrick driver, Jimmie Johnson, was third at $23 million, followed by Tony Stewart at $19 million. Hendrick was the most valuable team at $335 million. Los Angeles Times, AP photo
