On This Day in NASCAR
May 17
7
Total Races
4
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
May 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 | NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro | Chandler Smith | CWT |
| 2020 | The Real Heroes 400 The Real Heroes 400 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | North Carolina Education Lottery 200 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT IOWA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT IOWA | Chris Buescher | NXS |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 107 Miles at South Boston Speedway 107 Miles at South Boston Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 225 Miles at Trenton Speedway 225 Miles at Trenton Speedway | Tom Pistone | Cup |
| 1953 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Lee Petty | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 17?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on May 17 across Cup (4), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 17?
7 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.