On This Day in NASCAR
October 17
10
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
October 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1954 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 | NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega | Giovanni Ruggiero | CWT |
| 2021 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS | Chase Briscoe | NXS |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT KANSAS | Brett Moffitt | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Bank of America 500 at Charlotte | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Winston 500 Winston 500 | Dale Earnhardt | Cup |
| 1998 | Pepsi 400 Pepsi 400 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | National 400 National 400 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 17?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on October 17 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1954 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 17?
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.