On This Day in NASCAR
July 12
13
Total Races
8
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
July 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 13 races held across all three national series from 1953 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Sonoma NASCAR Xfinity Series at Sonoma | Connor Zilisch | NXS |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2020 | Quaker State 400 Quaker State 400 | Cole Custer | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT KENTUCKY | Cole Custer | NXS |
| 2018 | Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 | Ben Rhodes | CWT |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at New Hampshire NASCAR Nationwide Series at New Hampshire | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago | Kyle Busch | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jiffy Lube 300 Jiffy Lube 300 | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 100 Miles at Oxford Plains Speedway 100 Miles at Oxford Plains Speedway | Bobby Allison | Cup |
| 1964 | 143 Miles at Bridgehampton Race Circuit 143 Miles at Bridgehampton Race Circuit | Billy Wade | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 38 Miles at McCormick Field 38 Miles at McCormick Field | Jim Paschal | Cup |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds | Marvin Panch | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Lakewood Speedway 100 Miles at Lakewood Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 12?
There have been 13 NASCAR races held on July 12 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (2) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 12?
13 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.