On This Day in NASCAR
October 31
7
Total Races
4
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
October 31 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1965 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 | NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2021 | Xfinity 500 Xfinity 500 | Alex Bowman | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE | Harrison Burton | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | WinStar World Casino & Resort 350 WinStar World Casino & Resort 350 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2010 | AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega | Clint Bowyer | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | American 500 American 500 | Curtis Turner | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 31?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on October 31 across Cup (4), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1965 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 31?
7 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.