On This Day in NASCAR

May 11

8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

May 11 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1958 to 2025. 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
2025 AdventHealth 400 Kyle Larson Cup
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington Justin Allgaier NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Digital Ally 400 Brad Keselowski Cup
2018 37 Kind Days 250 Noah Gragson CWT
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington Matt Kenseth Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Darlington Joey Logano NXS

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 Rebel 300 Joe Weatherly Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1958 50 Miles at Greensboro Agriculture Fairgrounds Bob Welborn Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on May 11?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on May 11 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1958 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 11?
8 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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