On This Day in NASCAR
October 23
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
October 23 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dixie Vodka 400 Dixie Vodka 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas | Ty Gibbs | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT TALLADEGA NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT TALLADEGA | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Clint Bowyer | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Subway 500 Subway 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
| 2004 | Kroger 200 Kroger 200 | Jamie McMurray | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Capital City 200 Capital City 200 | Speedy Thompson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Cleveland County Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Cleveland County Fairgrounds | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1955 | Wilkes 160 Wilkes 160 | Buck Baker | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 23?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on October 23 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 23?
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.