On This Day in NASCAR
March 29
11
Total Races
7
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
3
Truck Races
March 29 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 | Cook Out 400 Cook Out 400 | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville | Austin Hill | NXS |
| 2025 | NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville | Daniel Hemric | CWT |
| 2021 | Food City Dirt Race Food City Dirt Race | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) | Martin Truex, Jr. | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Vankor 350 Vankor 350 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Food City 500 Food City 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1953 | Wilkes County 200 Wilkes County 200 | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 29?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on March 29 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (3) series, from 1953 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 29?
11 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.