On This Day in NASCAR
October 18
7
Total Races
5
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
October 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | Austin Hill | NXS |
| 2020 | Hollywood Casino 400 Hollywood Casino 400 | Joey Logano | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2014 | Fred's 250 Fred's 250 | Timothy Peters | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | National 400 National 400 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Wilkes 160 Wilkes 160 | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1953 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Jim Paschal | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 18?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on October 18 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 18?
7 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.