On This Day in NASCAR

March 17

9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

March 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1957 to 2024. 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
2024 Food City 500 Denny Hamlin Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Auto Club 400 Kyle Busch Cup
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CALIFORNIA Joey Logano NXS
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol Kasey Kahne Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol Elliott Sadler NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2002 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 Sterling Marlin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 Atlanta 500 Fred Lorenzen Cup
1962 St. Patricks Day 200 Jack Smith Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway Ralph Moody Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on March 17?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on March 17 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1957 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 17?
9 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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