On This Day in NASCAR
March 20
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
March 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1966 to 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Buckle Up South Carolina 200 Buckle Up South Carolina 200 | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2022 | Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 | William Byron | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Atlanta NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Atlanta | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CALIFORNIA NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CALIFORNIA | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Kyle Busch | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Golden Corral 500 Golden Corral 500 | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2005 | Golden Corral 500 Golden Corral 500 | Carl Edwards | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Southeastern 500 Southeastern 500 | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 20?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on March 20 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1966 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 20?
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.