On This Day in NASCAR
March 21
8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
March 21 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1954 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 | Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2025 | NASCAR Truck Series at Miami NASCAR Truck Series at Miami | Kyle Larson | CWT |
| 2021 | Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 | Ryan Blaney | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY Series at California NASCAR XFINITY Series at California | Kevin Harvick | NXS |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Transouth Financial 400 Transouth Financial 400 | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Lakewood Speedway 100 Miles at Lakewood Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 21?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on March 21 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1954 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 21?
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.