On This Day in NASCAR
May 19
7
Total Races
5
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
May 19 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1957 to 2020. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Chase Briscoe | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NC Education Lottery 200 NC Education Lottery 200 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NEXTEL Open NEXTEL Open | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Beltsville 200 Beltsville 200 | Jim Paschal | Cup |
| 1963 | 100 Miles at Southside Speedway 100 Miles at Southside Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1962 | 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Buck Baker | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 19?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on May 19 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1957 to 2020.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 19?
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.