On This Day in NASCAR

May 22

5
Total Races
3
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

May 22 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 5 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2021. 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
2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Circuit of the Americas Kyle Busch NXS
2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Circuit of the Americas Todd Gilliland CWT

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 World 600 Marvin Panch Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds Lee Petty Cup
1955 Richmond 200 Tim Flock Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on May 22?
There have been 5 NASCAR races held on May 22 across Cup (3), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2021.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 22?
5 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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