On This Day in NASCAR
October 1
12
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
October 1 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1950 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 | YellaWood 500 YellaWood 500 | Ryan Blaney | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | A.J. Allmendinger | NXS |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega | Matt DiBenedetto | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Apache Warrior 400 Apache Warrior 400 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Daniel Suarez | NXS |
| 2016 | DC Solar 350 DC Solar 350 | Tyler Reddick | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Banquet 400 Banquet 400 | Tony Stewart | Cup |
| 2000 | Napa Autocare 500 Napa Autocare 500 | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tyson Holly Farms 400 Tyson Holly Farms 400 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Wilkes 400 Wilkes 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1961 | Wilkes 200 Wilkes 200 | Rex White | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 100 Miles at Vernon Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Vernon Fairgrounds | Dick Linder | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 1?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on October 1 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1950 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 1?
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.