2009 in NASCAR

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There were three NASCAR national series in 2009:

Preceded by
2008 in NASCAR
NASCAR seasons
2009
Succeeded by
2010 in NASCAR

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The following NASCAR national series were held in 2005:

The following NASCAR national series were held in 2003:

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The following NASCAR national series were held in 2012:

The following NASCAR national series were sanctioned in 2013: