On This Day in NASCAR
October 6
8
Total Races
7
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
October 6 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | YellaWood 500 YellaWood 500 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Drydene 400 Drydene 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Christopher Bell | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | EA Sports Thunder 500 EA Sports Thunder 500 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UAW-GM Quality 500 UAW-GM Quality 500 | Terry Labonte | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Old Dominion 500 Old Dominion 500 | Bob Welborn | Cup |
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Greenville-Pickens Speedway 100 Miles at Greenville-Pickens Speedway | Tim Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 6?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on October 6 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1955 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 6?
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.