2001 in NASCAR

The following NASCAR national series were held in 2001:

• 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR
• 2001 NASCAR Busch Series - The second-highest racing series in NASCAR
• 2001 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - The third-highest racing series in NASCAR

The following events occurred in 2001:

• Death of Dale Earnhardt - (also called "Black Sunday" or the "Darkest Day in NASCAR") death of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500

Preceded by 2000 in NASCAR

NASCAR seasons 2001

Succeeded by 2002 in NASCAR