On This Day in NASCAR

September 5

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 Denny Hamlin Cup
2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington Sheldon Creed CWT
2020 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON Brandon Jones NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON Denny Hamlin NXS
2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond Kyle Busch NXS
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta pres. by Pennzoil Tony Stewart Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2004 Pop Secret 500 Elliott Sadler Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1999 Pepsi Southern 500 Jeff Burton Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 Southern 500 Darel Dieringer Cup
1960 Southern 500 Buck Baker Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1958 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds Buck Baker Cup
1957 100 Miles at New York State Fairgrounds Gwyn Staley Cup
1955 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.

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