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 Denny Hamlin Cup
2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington Justin Allgaier NXS
2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington Sheldon Creed CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 GEICO 500 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Cup
2016 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT KANSAS CITY Kyle Busch Cup
2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington Regan Smith Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2005 Dodge Charger 500 Greg Biffle Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 Save Mart Supermarkets 300 Dale Earnhardt Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 Tidewater 250 Richard Petty Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1955 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.

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