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 William Byron Cup
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Miami Austin Hill NXS
2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Miami Grant Enfinger CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 Todd Gilliland CWT
2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta Carl Edwards Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1958 150 Miles at Lakewood Speedway Junior Johnson Cup
1952 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.

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