On This Day in NASCAR
October 21
8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
October 21 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Miami NASCAR Xfinity Series at Miami | Sam Mayer | NXS |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at Miami NASCAR Truck Series at Miami | Carson Hocevar | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hollywood Casino 400 Hollywood Casino 400 | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KANSAS | Christopher Bell | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Subway 500 at Martinsville Subway 500 at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2001 | EA Sports 500 EA Sports 500 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Wilkes 200 Wilkes 200 | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 21?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on October 21 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 21?
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.