On This Day in NASCAR
October 19
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
October 19 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1952 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 | YellaWood 500 YellaWood 500 | Chase Briscoe | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas | A.J. Allmendinger | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS | Brandon Jones | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2003 | Subway 500 Subway 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Wilkes 160 Wilkes 160 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1952 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 19?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on October 19 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1952 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 19?
8 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.