On This Day in NASCAR
July 8
9
Total Races
5
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
July 8 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 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 Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta | John Hunter Nemechek | NXS |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at Mid-Ohio NASCAR Truck Series at Mid-Ohio | Corey Heim | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Quaker State 400 Quaker State 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY | Kyle Busch | NXS |
| 2011 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1964 | Old Dominion 400 Old Dominion 400 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100 Miles at California State Fairgrounds 100 Miles at California State Fairgrounds | Lloyd Dane | Cup |
| 1951 | 100 Miles at Bainbridge Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Bainbridge Fairgrounds | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 8?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on July 8 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 8?
9 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.