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 Mission 200 at The Glen | Connor Zilisch | NXS |
| 2021 | Goodyear 400 Goodyear 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS CITY NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS CITY | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2014 | SFP 250 SFP 250 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Rebel 300 Rebel 300 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 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.