On This Day in NASCAR
May 12
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
0
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
May 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1956 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Goodyear 400 Goodyear 400 | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington | Christian Eckes | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | KC Masterpiece 400 KC Masterpiece 400 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2017 | Toyota Tundra 250 Toyota Tundra 250 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Darlington NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Darlington | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Rebel 300 Rebel 300 | Nelson Stacy | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 73 Miles at Hickory Speedway 73 Miles at Hickory Speedway | Speedy Thompson | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 12?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on May 12 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (0), and Trucks (2) series, from 1956 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 12?
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.