On This Day in NASCAR
October 7
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
October 7 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 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
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gander Outdoors 400 Gander Outdoors 400 | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE | Alex Bowman | NXS |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE | Joey Logano | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Talladega | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
| 2001 | UAW-GM Quality 500 UAW-GM Quality 500 | Sterling Marlin | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Tennessee-Carolina Speedway 100 Miles at Tennessee-Carolina Speedway | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1951 | 135 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 135 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 7?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on October 7 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (0) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 7?
9 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.