On This Day in NASCAR

June 17

8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

June 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2018. 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.

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT IOWA Justin Allgaier NXS
2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MICHIGAN Denny Hamlin NXS
2017 Drivin' for Linemen 200 John Hunter Nemechek CWT
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Michigan Carl Edwards Cup
2001 Pocono 500 Ricky Rudd Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1961 Yankee 500 Emanuel Zervakis Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1955 100 Miles at Monroe County Fairgrounds Tim Flock Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on June 17?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on June 17 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2018.
How many NASCAR races have been held on June 17?
8 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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