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 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington | Kyle Larson | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Go Bowling 400 Go Bowling 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2016 | JACOB Companies 200 JACOB Companies 200 | Matt Crafton | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dodge Charger 500 Dodge Charger 500 | Greg Biffle | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Rebel 400 Rebel 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1966 | Independent 250 Independent 250 | Darel Dieringer | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 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.