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 Brad Keselowski Cup
2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington Christian Eckes CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 KC Masterpiece 400 Kevin Harvick Cup
2017 Toyota Tundra 250 Kyle Busch CWT
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington Jimmie Johnson Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Darlington Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1962 Rebel 300 Nelson Stacy Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 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.

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