On This Day in NASCAR
September 6
15
Total Races
12
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
September 6 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 15 races held across all three national series from 1954 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at World Wide Technology NASCAR Xfinity Series at World Wide Technology | Connor Zilisch | NXS |
| 2020 | Cook Out Southern 500 Cook Out Southern 500 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Ben Rhodes | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta pres. by Pennzoil NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta pres. by Pennzoil | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2008 | Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2003 | Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Chevy Rock & Roll 400 | Ryan Newman | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Pepsi Southern 500 Pepsi Southern 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
| 1997 | Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400 Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
| 1996 | Miller 400 Miller 400 | Ernie Irvan | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1963 | Buddy Shuman 250 Buddy Shuman 250 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 6?
There have been 15 NASCAR races held on September 6 across Cup (12), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1954 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 6?
15 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.