On This Day in NASCAR

May 9

8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

May 9 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 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 Mission 200 at The Glen Connor Zilisch NXS
2021 Goodyear 400 Martin Truex, Jr. Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS CITY Jimmie Johnson Cup
2014 SFP 250 Kyle Busch CWT

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington Mark Martin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1964 Rebel 300 Fred Lorenzen Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1954 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway Buck Baker Cup
1953 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway Buck Baker Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on May 9?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on May 9 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 9?
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.

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