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 Rajah Caruth CWT
2021 Coca-Cola 600 Kyle Larson Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER Chris Buescher NXS
2014 Lucas Oil 200 Kyle Busch CWT
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte Kurt Busch Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2004 Coca-Cola 600 Jimmie Johnson Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1999 Coca-Cola 600 Jeff Burton Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 100 Miles at Harris Speedway Ned Jarrett Cup
1964 Pickens 200 LeeRoy Yarbrough Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 244 Miles at Ascot Stadium Parnelli Jones Cup
1958 Northern 500 Fireball Roberts Cup
1957 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway Buck Baker Cup
1957 96 Miles at Redwood Speedway Lloyd Dane Cup
1956 78 Miles at Redwood Speedway Herb Thomas Cup
1956 150 Miles at New York State Fairgrounds Buck Baker Cup
1954 248 Miles at Carrell Speedway John Soares Cup
1954 100 Miles at Charlotte Speedway Buck Baker Cup
1953 300 Miles at Raleigh Speedway Fonty Flock Cup
1952 Poor Man's 500 Herb Thomas Cup
1951 Poor Man's 500 Marshall Teague Cup
1950 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.

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