On This Day in NASCAR
September 1
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
September 1 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1952 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cook Out Southern 500 Cook Out Southern 500 | Chase Briscoe | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bojangles' Southern 500 Bojangles' Southern 500 | Erik Jones | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mountain Dew Southern 500 Mountain Dew Southern 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Mountain Dew Southern 500 Mountain Dew Southern 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1952 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 1?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on September 1 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1952 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 1?
9 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.