On This Day in NASCAR
September 5
13
Total Races
9
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
September 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 13 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2021. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cook Out Southern 500 Cook Out Southern 500 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington | Sheldon Creed | CWT |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Brandon Jones | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Denny Hamlin | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond | Kyle Busch | NXS |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta pres. by Pennzoil NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta pres. by Pennzoil | Tony Stewart | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pop Secret 500 Pop Secret 500 | Elliott Sadler | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pepsi Southern 500 Pepsi Southern 500 | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Darel Dieringer | Cup |
| 1960 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Buck Baker | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at New York State Fairgrounds 100 Miles at New York State Fairgrounds | Gwyn Staley | Cup |
| 1955 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 5?
There have been 13 NASCAR races held on September 5 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2021.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 5?
13 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.