On This Day in NASCAR

July 1

11
Total Races
9
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

July 1 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2023. 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
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Chicago (Street) Cole Custer NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Overton's 400 Kyle Busch Cup
2017 Coke Zero 400 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA Aric Almirola NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at New Hampshire Denny Hamlin Cup
2006 Pepsi 400 Tony Stewart Cup
2000 Pepsi 400 Jeff Burton Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 Pepsi 400 Jeff Gordon Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway Lee Petty Cup
1952 100 Miles at Stamford Park Buddy Shuman Cup
1951 100 Miles at Grand River Speedrome Marshall Teague Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on July 1?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on July 1 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 1?
11 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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