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 Denny Hamlin Cup
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis Riley Herbst NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT NEW HAMPSHIRE Christopher Bell NXS
2016 Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby Kyle Larson CWT

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2003 New England 300 Jimmie Johnson Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1997 Pennsylvania 500 Dale Jarrett Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1962 100 Miles at Savannah Speedway Joe Weatherly Cup
1961 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway Cotton Owens Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 Buddy Shuman 250 Jack Smith Cup
1952 100 Miles at Playland Park Speedway Tim Flock Cup

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.

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