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 Food City 500 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto Club 400 Auto Club 400 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CALIFORNIA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CALIFORNIA | Joey Logano | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol | Elliott Sadler | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 | Sterling Marlin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Atlanta 500 Atlanta 500 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
| 1962 | St. Patricks Day 200 St. Patricks Day 200 | Jack Smith | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway 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.