On This Day in NASCAR
October 16
11
Total Races
9
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
October 16 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1949 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | South Point 400 South Point 400 | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas | John Hunter Nemechek | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2010 | Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Bank of America 500 at Charlotte | Jamie McMurray | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UAW-GM Quality 500 UAW-GM Quality 500 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2004 | Silverado 350K Silverado 350K | Todd Bodine | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | National 500 National 500 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | Cup |
| 1960 | National 400 National 400 | Speedy Thompson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Speedy Thompson | Cup |
| 1955 | 111 Miles at Las Vegas Park Speedway 111 Miles at Las Vegas Park Speedway | Norm Nelson | Cup |
1940s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 16?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on October 16 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1949 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 16?
11 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.