On This Day in NASCAR
October 15
13
Total Races
11
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
October 15 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 13 races held across all three national series from 1950 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 | South Point 400 South Point 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas | Josh Berry | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Alabama 500 Alabama 500 | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS | Kyle Busch | NXS |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UAW-GM Quality 500 UAW-GM Quality 500 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2001 | Old Dominion 500 Old Dominion 500 | Ricky Craven | Cup |
| 2000 | Winston 500 Winston 500 | Dale Earnhardt | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | National 500 National 500 | Buddy Baker | Cup |
| 1961 | National 400 National 400 | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway | Tim Flock | Cup |
| 1950 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
| 1950 | 100 Miles at Funks Speedway 100 Miles at Funks Speedway | Lloyd Moore | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 15?
There have been 13 NASCAR races held on October 15 across Cup (11), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1950 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 15?
13 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.