On This Day in NASCAR
October 8
7
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
October 8 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1995 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 | Bank of America Roval 400 Bank of America Roval 400 | A.J. Allmendinger | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Road Course NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Road Course | A.J. Allmendinger | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bank of America 500 Bank of America 500 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHARLOTTE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHARLOTTE | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UAW-Ford 500 UAW-Ford 500 | Brian Vickers | Cup |
| 2000 | UAW-GM Quality 500 UAW-GM Quality 500 | Bobby Labonte | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | GM-UAW Quality 500 GM-UAW Quality 500 | Mark Martin | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 8?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on October 8 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1995 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 8?
7 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.