On This Day in NASCAR

November 12

November 12
6
Total Races
5
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

November 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 6 races held across all three national series from 1962 to 2017. 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.

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Can-Am 500 Matt Kenseth Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT PHOENIX Kyle Busch NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2006 Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Havoline Kevin Harvick Cup
2000 Pennzoil 400 Presented by Discount Auto Parts Tony Stewart Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 NAPA 500 Dale Earnhardt Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1962 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway Rex White Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on November 12?
There have been 6 NASCAR races held on November 12 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1962 to 2017.
How many NASCAR races have been held on November 12?
6 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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