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 Aric Almirola Cup
2020 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS Austin Cindric NXS
2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT TEXAS Kyle Busch CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Eldora Dirt Derby Chase Briscoe CWT
2015 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT NEW HAMPSHIRE Denny Hamlin NXS

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 The Glen 151.8 Marvin Panch Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1958 33 Miles at Canadian National Exposition Speedway Lee Petty Cup

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.

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