On This Day in NASCAR

July 7

12
Total Races
10
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

July 7 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1956 to 2024. 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
2024 Grant Park 165 Alex Bowman Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Justin Haley Cup
2018 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Erik Jones Cup
2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY Kyle Busch NXS
2016 Buckle Up in Your Truck 225 William Byron CWT
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona Tony Stewart Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Daytona Jamie McMurray Cup
2001 Pepsi 400 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway Elmo Langley Cup
1963 Speedorama 200 Ned Jarrett Cup
1962 Sandlapper 200 Rex White Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Lee Petty Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on July 7?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on July 7 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1956 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 7?
12 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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