Forbes ranks NASCAR’s most valuable teams

Jimmie Johnson – Hendrick's money machine

A dozen years ago, few leagues could match the popularity of NASCAR, which boasted record-high viewership and was going toe-to-toe with the NFL. But then few leagues suffered worse during the economic crash. NASCAR watched as corporate sponsors fled the sport and fans tuned out by the million. Though the race series has bounced back in the years since, it's never returned to those pre-crash highs and some continuing negative trends have taken their toll: Team values are down this year, with the top ten worth an average $137 million, a 7% drop.

The top three teams are:
1. Hendrick Motorsports – Team Value $350 million, 2016 revenue $200 million
2. Joe Gibbs Racing – Team Value $225 million, 2016 revenue $135 million
3. Stewart-Haas Racing – Team Value $180 million, 2016 revenue $112 million Forbes