On This Day in NASCAR

June 21

8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

June 21 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Pocono Connor Zilisch NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Road America Brendan Gaughan NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Sonoma Kasey Kahne Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1998 Pocono 500 Jeremy Mayfield Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1964 100 Miles at Speedway Park Wendell Scott Cup
1964 125 Miles at Birmingham International Raceway Ned Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 Richmond 200 Tom Pistone Cup
1953 International 200 Dick Rathman Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on June 21?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on June 21 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on June 21?
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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