On This Day in NASCAR
July 18
7
Total Races
3
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
July 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1958 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 | Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 | Aric Almirola | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS | Austin Cindric | NXS |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT TEXAS NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT TEXAS | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Eldora Dirt Derby Eldora Dirt Derby | Chase Briscoe | CWT |
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT NEW HAMPSHIRE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT NEW HAMPSHIRE | Denny Hamlin | NXS |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | The Glen 151.8 The Glen 151.8 | Marvin Panch | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 18?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on July 18 across Cup (3), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1958 to 2021.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 18?
7 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.