On This Day in NASCAR
July 20
10
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
July 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1952 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 | AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis | Riley Herbst | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT NEW HAMPSHIRE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT NEW HAMPSHIRE | Christopher Bell | NXS |
| 2016 | Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby | Kyle Larson | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | New England 300 New England 300 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pennsylvania 500 Pennsylvania 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 100 Miles at Savannah Speedway 100 Miles at Savannah Speedway | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
| 1961 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway | Cotton Owens | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 20?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on July 20 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1952 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 20?
10 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.