On This Day in NASCAR
May 23
5
Total Races
3
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
May 23 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 5 races held across all three national series from 1954 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2021 | EchoPark Texas Grand Prix EchoPark Texas Grand Prix | Chase Elliott | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE | Austin Dillon | NXS |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | World 600 World 600 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 23?
There have been 5 NASCAR races held on May 23 across Cup (3), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1954 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 23?
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.