On This Day in NASCAR
September 18
12
Total Races
10
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
September 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1949 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 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Chase Briscoe | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHICAGO NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHICAGO | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago | Tony Stewart | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sylvania 300 Sylvania 300 | Ryan Newman | Cup |
| 2004 | Sylvania 200 Sylvania 200 | Travis Kvapil | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Joe Weatherly 150 Joe Weatherly 150 | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
| 1965 | Capital City 300 Capital City 300 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1964 | 188 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway 188 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1960 | 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
1940s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 100 Miles at Hamburg Speedway 100 Miles at Hamburg Speedway | Jack White | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 18?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on September 18 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1949 to 2021.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 18?
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.