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 Tyler Reddick Cup
2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Circuit of the Americas A.J. Allmendinger NXS
2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Circuit of the Americas Zane Smith CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 STP 500 Clint Bowyer Cup
2017 Auto Club 400 Kyle Larson Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2006 Food City 500 Kurt Busch Cup
2000 Food City 500 Rusty Wallace Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 Transouth Financial 400 Sterling Marlin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1961 Atlanta 500 Bob Burdick Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1955 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.

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