The following NASCAR national series were held in 1997:
- 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR.
- 1997 NASCAR Busch Series - The second-highest racing series in NASCAR.
- 1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - The third-highest racing series in NASCAR.
| Preceded by1996 in NASCAR | NASCAR seasons 1997 |
Succeeded by1998 in NASCAR |