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 Chase Briscoe NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 NC Education Lottery 200 Kyle Busch CWT

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NEXTEL Open Martin Truex, Jr. Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Beltsville 200 Jim Paschal Cup
1963 100 Miles at Southside Speedway Ned Jarrett Cup
1962 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Ned Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 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.

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