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 Kyle Larson Cup
2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Josh Berry NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Alabama 500 Brad Keselowski Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS Kyle Busch NXS
2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte Matt Kenseth Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2005 UAW-GM Quality 500 Jimmie Johnson Cup
2001 Old Dominion 500 Ricky Craven Cup
2000 Winston 500 Dale Earnhardt Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 National 500 Buddy Baker Cup
1961 National 400 Joe Weatherly Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1955 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway Tim Flock Cup
1950 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway Herb Thomas Cup
1950 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.

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