On This Day in NASCAR
May 20
7
Total Races
4
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
May 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1956 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro | Kyle Larson | CWT |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Texas NASCAR Truck Series at Texas | Stewart Friesen | CWT |
| 2020 | Toyota 500 Toyota 500 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nextel Open Nextel Open | Scott Riggs | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Tidewater 250 Tidewater 250 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Buck Baker | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 20?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on May 20 across Cup (4), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1956 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 20?
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.