On This Day in NASCAR

October 12

10
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

October 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2025. 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
2025 South Point 400 Denny Hamlin Cup
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Road Course Sam Mayer NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Sugarlands Shine 250 Spencer Boyd CWT
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte Brad Keselowski Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Charlotte Joey Logano NXS

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1997 Diehard 500 Terry Labonte Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1958 Old Dominion 500 Fireball Roberts Cup
1957 100 Miles at Newberry Speedway Fireball Roberts Cup
1952 135 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway Fonty Flock Cup
1951 108 Miles at Thompson Speedway Neil Cole Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on October 12?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on October 12 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 12?
10 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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