On This Day in NASCAR
May 29
12
Total Races
10
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
May 29 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1954 to 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Flote 200 Flote 200 | Layne Riggs | CWT |
| 2023 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Ryan Blaney | Cup |
| 2022 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte | Ty Gibbs | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHARLOTTE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT CHARLOTTE | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 100 Miles at Dog Track Speedway 100 Miles at Dog Track Speedway | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1965 | New Asheville 100 New Asheville 100 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1960 | 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Lee Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Forsyth County Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Forsyth County Fairgrounds | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1954 | Raleigh 250 Raleigh 250 | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 29?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on May 29 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1954 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 29?
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.