On This Day in NASCAR
March 18
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
March 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1956 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 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta | Austin Hill | NXS |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta | Christian Eckes | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto Club 400 Auto Club 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT PHOENIX NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT PHOENIX | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR Nextel Cup Series at Atlanta NASCAR Nextel Cup Series at Atlanta | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2001 | Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 53 Miles at Wilson Speedway 53 Miles at Wilson Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 18?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on March 18 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1956 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 18?
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.