On This Day in NASCAR

May 13

7
Total Races
5
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

May 13 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1956 to 2023. 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.

2020s

Year Race Winner Series
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington Kyle Larson NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Go Bowling 400 Martin Truex, Jr. Cup
2016 JACOB Companies 200 Matt Crafton CWT

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2006 Dodge Charger 500 Greg Biffle Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Rebel 400 Richard Petty Cup
1966 Independent 250 Darel Dieringer Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway Buck Baker Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on May 13?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on May 13 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1956 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 13?
7 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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