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 South Point 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Road Course NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Road Course | Sam Mayer | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sugarlands Shine 250 Sugarlands Shine 250 | Spencer Boyd | CWT |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Charlotte NASCAR Nationwide Series at Charlotte | Joey Logano | NXS |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Diehard 500 Diehard 500 | Terry Labonte | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Old Dominion 500 Old Dominion 500 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Newberry Speedway 100 Miles at Newberry Speedway | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1952 | 135 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 135 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Fonty Flock | Cup |
| 1951 | 108 Miles at Thompson Speedway 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.