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 John Hunter Nemechek NXS
2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Mid-Ohio Corey Heim CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Quaker State 400 Martin Truex, Jr. Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY Kyle Busch NXS
2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky Brad Keselowski NXS

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway Junior Johnson Cup
1964 Old Dominion 400 Ned Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 100 Miles at California State Fairgrounds Lloyd Dane Cup
1951 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.

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