A Nascar driver gets paid no matter what position he or she finishes in. Even the last place driver gets a check.
Dale Earnheart Sr.
Yes, Scott Speed.
The amount of money won by a NASCAR driver in last place will vary from person to person. This is because it depends on their contract.
Jimmy Johnson.
NASCAR has never had a Piston Cup in any of their series. They did have a Winston Cup and the last winner was Matt Kenseth.
Tony Stewart was the last driver to win the Nascar Cup Series championship prior to Jimmie Johnson, it was in 2005. Johnson has been the champion since 2006.
Darrell Waltrip
There is currently no Viagra car being driven in the Nascar Cup Series. The last time Viagra sponsored a car was in 2005, with driver Mark Martin.
NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler is now a full-time Nationwide Series driver. His last Cup Series race was in 2012.
NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson is now a full-time driver in the Nationwide Series. His last Cup Series race was in 2012.
Jimmie Johnson. He won 5 championships last decade and had over 50 wins.