On This Day in NASCAR
June 8
13
Total Races
9
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
June 8 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 13 races held across all three national series from 1952 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 | FireKeepers Casino 400 FireKeepers Casino 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Sonoma NASCAR Xfinity Series at Sonoma | Shane van Gisbergen | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MICHIGAN NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MICHIGAN | Tyler Reddick | NXS |
| 2018 | PPG 400 PPG 400 | Johnny Sauter | CWT |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa | Trevor Bayne | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2003 | Pocono 500 Pocono 500 | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pocono 500 Pocono 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | East Tennessee 200 East Tennessee 200 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1961 | Pickens 200 Pickens 200 | Jack Smith | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 75 Miles at Ascot Stadium 75 Miles at Ascot Stadium | Eddie Pagan | Cup |
| 1952 | 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Tim Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on June 8?
There have been 13 NASCAR races held on June 8 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1952 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on June 8?
13 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.