On This Day in NASCAR
May 30
21
Total Races
18
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
May 30 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 21 races held across all three national series from 1950 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 Nashville NASCAR Truck Series at Nashville | Rajah Caruth | CWT |
| 2021 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Chris Buescher | NXS |
| 2014 | Lucas Oil 200 Lucas Oil 200 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Kurt Busch | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 100 Miles at Harris Speedway 100 Miles at Harris Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1964 | Pickens 200 Pickens 200 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 244 Miles at Ascot Stadium 244 Miles at Ascot Stadium | Parnelli Jones | Cup |
| 1958 | Northern 500 Northern 500 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1957 | 96 Miles at Redwood Speedway 96 Miles at Redwood Speedway | Lloyd Dane | Cup |
| 1956 | 78 Miles at Redwood Speedway 78 Miles at Redwood Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
| 1956 | 150 Miles at New York State Fairgrounds 150 Miles at New York State Fairgrounds | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1954 | 248 Miles at Carrell Speedway 248 Miles at Carrell Speedway | John Soares | Cup |
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Charlotte Speedway 100 Miles at Charlotte Speedway | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1953 | 300 Miles at Raleigh Speedway 300 Miles at Raleigh Speedway | Fonty Flock | Cup |
| 1952 | Poor Man's 500 Poor Man's 500 | Herb Thomas | Cup |
| 1951 | Poor Man's 500 Poor Man's 500 | Marshall Teague | Cup |
| 1950 | Poor Man's 500 Poor Man's 500 | Bill Rexford | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 30?
There have been 21 NASCAR races held on May 30 across Cup (18), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1950 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 30?
21 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.