On This Day in NASCAR
March 16
8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
March 16 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1958 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pennzoil 400 Pennzoil 400 | Josh Berry | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol | Christian Eckes | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CALIFORNIA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CALIFORNIA | Cole Custer | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Jeff Burton | Cup |
| 2003 | Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 | Ricky Craven | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 16?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on March 16 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1958 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 16?
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.