On This Day in NASCAR
September 20
11
Total Races
6
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
September 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Truck Series at New Hampshire NASCAR Truck Series at New Hampshire | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol | Cole Custer | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND | Christopher Bell | NXS |
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHICAGO NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHICAGO | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky | Brendan Gaughan | NXS |
| 2014 | UNOH 175 UNOH 175 | Cole Custer | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire | Mark Martin | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MBNA Gold 400 MBNA Gold 400 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 150 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 150 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1953 | 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Dick Rathman | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 20?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on September 20 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (2) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 20?
11 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.