On This Day in NASCAR
May 21
7
Total Races
4
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
May 21 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1950 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas | Tyler Reddick | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | North Carolina Education Lottery 200 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 | Matt Crafton | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Infineon 200 Infineon 200 | Dennis Setzer | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 102 Miles at Riverside International Raceway 102 Miles at Riverside International Raceway | Lloyd Dane | Cup |
| 1961 | World 600 Qualifier #2 World 600 Qualifier #2 | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
| 1961 | World 600 Qualifier #1 World 600 Qualifier #1 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 79 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 79 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Curtis Turner | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 21?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on May 21 across Cup (4), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1950 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 21?
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.