On This Day in NASCAR
October 26
8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
October 26 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 | Xfinity 500 Xfinity 500 | William Byron | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Miami NASCAR Xfinity Series at Miami | Austin Hill | NXS |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Miami NASCAR Truck Series at Miami | Grant Enfinger | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 | Todd Gilliland | CWT |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta | Carl Edwards | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 150 Miles at Lakewood Speedway 150 Miles at Lakewood Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1952 | Wilkes 200 Wilkes 200 | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 26?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on October 26 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1952 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 26?
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.