On This Day in NASCAR
May 18
6
Total Races
3
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
May 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 6 races held across all three national series from 1952 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 | NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro | Corey Heim | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | North Carolina Education Lottery 200 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 | Johnny Sauter | CWT |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa | Sam Hornish Jr. | NXS |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 113 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway 113 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 100 Miles at North Wilkesboro Speedway 100 Miles at North Wilkesboro Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1952 | 100 Miles at Dayton Speedway 100 Miles at Dayton Speedway | Dick Rathman | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 18?
There have been 6 NASCAR races held on May 18 across Cup (3), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1952 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 18?
6 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.