On This Day in NASCAR
September 17
12
Total Races
9
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
September 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1950 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Chris Buescher | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol | A.J. Allmendinger | NXS |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT BRISTOL | Sam Mayer | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tales of the Turtles 400 Tales of the Turtles 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHICAGO NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHICAGO | Erik Jones | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sylvania 300 Sylvania 300 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2000 | Dura Lube 300 Presented by Kmart Dura Lube 300 Presented by Kmart | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MBNA 500 MBNA 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Hillsboro 150 Hillsboro 150 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1965 | 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1961 | Dixie 400 Dixie 400 | David Pearson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 200 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 200 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 17?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on September 17 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1950 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 17?
12 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.