On This Day in NASCAR
March 26
10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
March 26 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1955 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 | EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | Tyler Reddick | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Circuit of the Americas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Circuit of the Americas | A.J. Allmendinger | NXS |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Circuit of the Americas NASCAR Truck Series at Circuit of the Americas | Zane Smith | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | STP 500 STP 500 | Clint Bowyer | Cup |
| 2017 | Auto Club 400 Auto Club 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Food City 500 Food City 500 | Kurt Busch | Cup |
| 2000 | Food City 500 Food City 500 | Rusty Wallace | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Transouth Financial 400 Transouth Financial 400 | Sterling Marlin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Atlanta 500 Atlanta 500 | Bob Burdick | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 26?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on March 26 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 26?
10 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.