On This Day in NASCAR
March 8
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
March 8 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1953 to 2026. From the roar of engines at legendary tracks to the battle for championships, this date has seen its share of drama. Browse the full history below, or check out all race results for deeper dives into each season.
2020s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Straight Talk Wireless 500 Straight Talk Wireless 500 | Ryan Blaney | Cup |
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix | Aric Almirola | NXS |
| 2020 | FanShield 500 FanShield 500 | Joey Logano | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT LAS VEGAS NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT LAS VEGAS | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Las Vegas NASCAR Nationwide Series at Las Vegas | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta | Kurt Busch | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 100 Miles at Concord Speedway 100 Miles at Concord Speedway | Curtis Turner | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Harnett Speedway 100 Miles at Harnett Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 8?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on March 8 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 8?
8 total NASCAR races have been held on this calendar date across all three national series.
Which NASCAR series are included on this page?
This page includes races from all three NASCAR national series: the Cup Series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly Xfinity/Busch), and the Craftsman Truck Series.