On This Day in NASCAR
September 15
15
Total Races
10
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
September 15 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 15 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 | Go Bowling at The Glen Go Bowling at The Glen | Chris Buescher | Cup |
| 2023 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol | Ty Majeski | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | South Point 400 South Point 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS | Ross Chastain | NXS |
| 2017 | TheHouse.com 225 TheHouse.com 225 | Johnny Sauter | CWT |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Chicago NASCAR Nationwide Series at Chicago | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | New Hampshire 300 New Hampshire 300 | Ryan Newman | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MBNA 500 MBNA 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Maryland 300 Maryland 300 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1960 | 50 Miles at Gamecock Speedway 50 Miles at Gamecock Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 58 Miles at Santa Clara Fairgrounds 58 Miles at Santa Clara Fairgrounds | Marvin Porter | Cup |
| 1957 | 300 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 300 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Gwyn Staley | Cup |
| 1951 | 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 15?
There have been 15 NASCAR races held on September 15 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (2) series, from 1951 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 15?
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.