On This Day in NASCAR

September 26

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 Denny Hamlin Cup
2020 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS Chase Briscoe NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY Ryan Blaney NXS
2010 NSCS at Dover pres. by Burger King Jimmie Johnson Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2004 MBNA America 400 Ryan Newman Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1999 MBNA Gold 400 Mark Martin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 Old Dominion 500 Junior Johnson Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1954 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.

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