On This Day in NASCAR

March 12

8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

March 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1961 to 2023. 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
2023 United Rentals Work United 500 William Byron Cup
2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix Noah Gragson NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Kobalt 400 Martin Truex, Jr. Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT PHOENIX Kyle Busch NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2006 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 Jimmie Johnson Cup
2000 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 Dale Earnhardt Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 Purolator 500 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1961 249 Miles at Marchbanks Speedway Fireball Roberts Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on March 12?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on March 12 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1961 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 12?
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.

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