On This Day in NASCAR

May 24

11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

May 24 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Xfinity Series at Charlotte William Byron NXS
2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte Nick Sanchez CWT
2020 Coca-Cola 600 Brad Keselowski Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHARLOTTE Carl Edwards Cup
2014 History 300 at Charlotte Kyle Larson NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte David Reutimann Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1998 Coca-Cola 600 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1964 World 600 Jim Paschal Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 Music City 200 Rex White Cup
1958 38 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium Bob Welborn Cup
1953 100 Miles at Powell Motor Speedway Herb Thomas Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on May 24?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on May 24 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 24?
11 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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