On This Day in NASCAR
July 4
20
Total Races
17
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
July 4 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 20 races held across all three national series from 1952 to 2021. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jockey Made in America 250 Jockey Made in America 250 | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT THE BRICKYARD NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT THE BRICKYARD | Chase Briscoe | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA | Austin Dillon | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona | Kasey Kahne | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Firecracker 400 Firecracker 400 | Cale Yarborough | Cup |
| 1966 | Firecracker 400 Firecracker 400 | Sam McQuagg | Cup |
| 1965 | Firecracker 400 Firecracker 400 | A.J. Foyt | Cup |
| 1964 | Firecracker 400 Firecracker 400 | A.J. Foyt | Cup |
| 1963 | Firecracker 400 Firecracker 400 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1962 | Firecracker 250 Firecracker 250 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1961 | Firecracker 250 Firecracker 250 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1960 | Firecracker 250 Firecracker 250 | Jack Smith | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Firecracker 250 Firecracker 250 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1958 | Raleigh 250 Raleigh 250 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1957 | Raleigh 250 Raleigh 250 | Paul Goldsmith | Cup |
| 1956 | Raleigh 250 Raleigh 250 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1952 | 100 Miles at Wine Creek Race Track 100 Miles at Wine Creek Race Track | Tim Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 4?
There have been 20 NASCAR races held on July 4 across Cup (17), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (0) series, from 1952 to 2021.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 4?
20 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.