Gordon gives $50 million answer.

NASCAR hero Jeff Gordon has admitted that he is a $50 million dollar man to a Florida court as his divorce proceedings take place.

Gordon is currently being divorced by his wife and was forced to admit the extent of his wealth as a settlement is sought. Gordon's wife, Brooke, filed for divorce citing 'marital misconduct' as justification as reported by the BBC

Eager to prevent his wealth be split evenly, as is normally the case, Gordon is attempting a counter action because of the unusual manner in which he has amassed his wealth, through his racing career in which he risks his lfe.

The statement made to the court reveals that Gordon made some $18 million in the 2001 season alone. The financial statement shows some $1.87 million a month earnings broken down into a salary of $29,683, $800,000 of bonuses, money coming from corporations and partnerships of $579,564 and funds from investments of $434,540.

Before becoming Mrs. Gordon, Brooke was a Miss Winston and was introduced to the driver at Daytona.