On This Day in NASCAR
May 31
7
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
May 31 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1964 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 Nashville NASCAR Xfinity Series at Nashville | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2020 | Food City presents the Supermarket Heroes 500 Food City presents the Supermarket Heroes 500 | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DOVER | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Dover NASCAR Nationwide Series at Dover | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MBNA Platinum 400 MBNA Platinum 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 100 Miles at New Asheville Speedway 100 Miles at New Asheville Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 31?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on May 31 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1964 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 31?
7 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.