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3. Nascar Driver

030830-N-2383B-150 Darlington, S.C. (Aug. 30, 2003) -- NASCAR Busch Series driver Casey Atwood stands next to the Navy sponsored NASCAR Busch Series No. 14 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, prior to the start of the Winn-Dixie 200. Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), was there to show support for the Navy sponsored Fitz-Bradshaw NASCAR Busch Race Team and to serve as Grand Marshal for the Winston Cup Series Mountain Dew 500. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)

Nascar is one of the most popular sports today. While it may appear monotonous to outsiders, Nascar fans are fiercely loyal to both the sport and their favorite drivers. Nascar drivers are experts at working under pressure while maintaining composure and keeping their competitive edge. Thanks to the massive industry that Nascar has become, winning Nascar drivers can make an obscene amount of money. 

In a 2014 article called Nascar’s Highest-Paid Drivers 2014, Forbes magazine reported fan favorite driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s earnings as $25.6 million ($14.6 million from winnings and salary and $11 million in endorsements and licensing). Despite the overwhelming amount of money a successful Nascar driver can earn, burns, concussions, broken bones and even death are potential dangers every time a driver is on the track. 

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