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 United Rentals Work United 500 | William Byron | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix | Noah Gragson | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kobalt 400 Kobalt 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT PHOENIX NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT PHOENIX | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2000 | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 | Dale Earnhardt | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Purolator 500 Purolator 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 249 Miles at Marchbanks Speedway 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.