On This Day in NASCAR
September 26
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
September 26 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1954 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 | South Point 400 South Point 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS | Chase Briscoe | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY | Ryan Blaney | NXS |
| 2010 | NSCS at Dover pres. by Burger King NSCS at Dover pres. by Burger King | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MBNA America 400 MBNA America 400 | Ryan Newman | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MBNA Gold 400 MBNA Gold 400 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Old Dominion 500 Old Dominion 500 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 26?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on September 26 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1954 to 2021.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 26?
8 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.