title: 2001 in NASCAR
text: # 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 death of Dale Earnhardt at the 2001 Daytona 500
  
  | Preceded by2000 in NASCAR | NASCAR seasons 2001 | Succeeded by2002 in NASCAR |
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