On This Day in NASCAR
May 27
12
Total Races
9
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
May 27 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 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 Xfinity Series at Charlotte NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte | Ross Chastain | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT CHARLOTTE | Ryan Blaney | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Charlotte NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Charlotte | Casey Mears | Cup |
| 2001 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Shelby 100 Shelby 100 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1962 | World 600 World 600 | Nelson Stacy | Cup |
| 1961 | 100 Miles at Ascot Stadium 100 Miles at Ascot Stadium | Eddie Gray | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Charlotte Speedway 100 Miles at Charlotte Speedway | Speedy Thompson | Cup |
| 1956 | 293 Miles at Portland Speedway 293 Miles at Portland Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 27?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on May 27 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1956 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 27?
12 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.