On This Day in NASCAR
September 8
14
Total Races
11
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
September 8 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 14 races held across all three national series from 1951 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 | Quaker State 400 Quaker State 400 | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas | Christian Eckes | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT THE BRICKYARD NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT THE BRICKYARD | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond | Clint Bowyer | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2001 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 | Ricky Rudd | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Buddy Shuman 250 Buddy Shuman 250 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1963 | Capital City 300 Capital City 300 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1961 | Buddy Shuman 250 Buddy Shuman 250 | Rex White | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at California State Fairgrounds 100 Miles at California State Fairgrounds | Danny Graves | Cup |
| 1951 | 100 Miles at Central City Speedway 100 Miles at Central City Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 8?
There have been 14 NASCAR races held on September 8 across Cup (11), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 8?
14 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.