Boris Said III Net Worth

What Is Boris Said III’s Net Worth?

As of late 2024, Boris Said III, the American race car driver, has an estimated net worth of $6 million. This financial standing reflects his successful career in motorsports, coupled with various business ventures and endorsement deals.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Boris Said III was born on September 18, 1962, in New York City. His father, Bob Said, was not only a Formula One race car driver, participating in the 1959 United States Grand Prix, but also an Olympic bobsled driver, representing the United States in the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics. Growing up in this environment naturally fostered Boris’s passion for racing from a young age. He began his professional racing career in 1987 with the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America), earning the title of SCCA rookie of the year in 1988. In 1991, he began driving for Baer Racing, which later became Baer Brake Systems. In 1993, he drove a BMW M3 in the IMSA series. He secured victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1997 and 1998, as well as the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1998 while competing in IMSA.

Racing Career and Key Achievements

Boris Said’s career encompasses a wide range of racing disciplines, including NASCAR, Trans-Am, and various international sports car events. He began his NASCAR journey in 1995 in the Craftsman Truck Series at Sears Point International Raceway, driving the No. 4 Ford F-150 for Irvan-Simo Racing. Though he started 25th, he finished 24th due to overheating issues. The following year, he made three starts in Irvan’s No. 28 1-800-Collect Ford, achieving his best finish of 13th at I-70 Speedway. In 1997, Said transitioned to full-time racing in the No. 44 Federated Auto Parts Ford, securing a second-place finish at the Pronto Auto Parts 400K and finishing 16th in the season standings.

Some of his notable achievements include:

• 1997 & 1998: 24 Hours of Daytona class winner.
• 1998: 12 Hours of Sebring class winner.
• 2004: Rolex Sports Car Series GT Class Champion. He served as a factory BMW Motorsport driver, claiming the Rolex Sports Car Series GT drivers title in 2004.
• 2005: 24 Hours Nürburgring winner. Said also became the first American to win the 24 Hours Nürburgring in 2005, driving a BMW Motorsport-entered BMW M3 GTR with co-drivers Pedro Lamy, Duncan Huisman, and Andy Priaulx.

In the Trans-Am Series, Said captured the 2002 TA championship. By August 2010, Said secured his first NASCAR Nationwide Series win at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. In March 2022, Said entered the Texas Grand Prix, marking his first Cup Series start since 2017, where he finished 26th. Across his Trans Am career Said has 14 victories and 34 podiums across his 68 starts and stands the 2002 Trans Am Champion.

Business Ventures and Endorsements

Beyond racing, Boris Said has demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen through several business ventures. Notably, he co-founded No Fear, an apparel and action-sports company that also sponsored his racing endeavors. Furthermore, he established Honda and Suzuki motorcycle dealerships and founded a BMW car dealership in Murrieta, California, in 2011. He is also a co-owner of the K1 Speed go-kart racetrack franchise, further diversifying his business portfolio. In early March 2015, Boris Said was announced to be picked to drive the #54 Monster Energy drink car for Joe Gibbs Racing substituting for an injured Kyle Busch. In August 2018, Boris partnered with Monster Energy with a front row start in second position on the TA class grid.

Career Statistics

Boris Said’s NASCAR statistics showcase his extensive participation and achievements across different series:

• NASCAR Cup Series: 55 races, 8 Top Ten finishes.
• NASCAR Xfinity Series: 30 races, 1 win, 9 Top 10s. On October 5, 2023, it was noted that in his 29 previous starts, he scored nine top-10 finishes, seven top fives, and one win (Montreal).
• NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: 65 races, 1 win, 9 Top 10s.
• Rolex Sports Car Series: 77 starts, 10 wins, 14 poles, 1st in 2004.

Personal Life

Boris Said is known to be a private individual. He has a son, Boris Said Jr., who has followed in his father’s footsteps, debuting in the Trans-Am Series in 2020, continuing the family racing legacy. In 1985 while attending the Detroit Grand Prix as a spectator he met SCCA Champion, Bob Sharp.