On This Day in NASCAR
September 23
11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
September 23 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas | John Hunter Nemechek | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY | Tyler Reddick | NXS |
| 2017 | UNOH 175 UNOH 175 | Christopher Bell | CWT |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Dover NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Dover | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2001 | MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400 MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Old Dominion 500 Old Dominion 500 | Nelson Stacy | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 300 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 300 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Paul Goldsmith | Cup |
| 1956 | 488 Miles at Portland Speedway 488 Miles at Portland Speedway | Lloyd Dane | Cup |
| 1951 | 150 Miles at Charlotte Speedway 150 Miles at Charlotte Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
| 1951 | 100 Miles at Dayton Speedway 100 Miles at Dayton Speedway | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 23?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on September 23 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 23?
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.