On This Day in NASCAR
May 16
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
0
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
May 16 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1953 to 2021. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drydene 400 Drydene 400 | Alex Bowman | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | North Carolina Education Lottery 200 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover | Kyle Busch | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UAW/GM Ohio 250 UAW/GM Ohio 250 | Jack Sprague | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Hickory 250 Hickory 250 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1964 | Hickory 250 Hickory 250 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Jim Paschal | Cup |
| 1953 | 73 Miles at Hickory Speedway 73 Miles at Hickory Speedway | Tim Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 16?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on May 16 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (0), and Trucks (2) series, from 1953 to 2021.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 16?
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.