On This Day in NASCAR
October 20
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
October 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1957 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Point 400 South Point 400 | Joey Logano | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hollywood Casino 400 Hollywood Casino 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS | John Hunter Nemechek | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Jamie McMurray | Cup |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kansas NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kansas | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Old Dominion 500 Old Dominion 500 | Kurt Busch | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ACDelco 400 ACDelco 400 | Ricky Rudd | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | South Boston 400 South Boston 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Wilkes 160 Wilkes 160 | Jack Smith | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 20?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on October 20 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1957 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 20?
9 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.