On This Day in NASCAR
May 7
10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
May 7 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1955 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 | AdventHealth 400 AdventHealth 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington | Sheldon Creed | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | GEICO 500 GEICO 500 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS CITY NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS CITY | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington | Regan Smith | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dodge Charger 500 Dodge Charger 500 | Greg Biffle | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Save Mart Supermarkets 300 Save Mart Supermarkets 300 | Dale Earnhardt | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Tidewater 250 Tidewater 250 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 73 Miles at Hickory Speedway 73 Miles at Hickory Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 7?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on May 7 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 7?
10 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.