On This Day in NASCAR
July 26
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
July 26 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 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 Indianapolis NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis | Connor Zilisch | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT THE BRICKYARD NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT THE BRICKYARD | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at the Brickyard NASCAR Nationwide Series at the Brickyard | Ty Dillon | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Brickyard 400 pres. by Golden Corral Brickyard 400 pres. by Golden Corral | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Pennsylvania 500 Pennsylvania 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Volunteer 500 Volunteer 500 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds | Jack Smith | Cup |
| 1958 | 100 Miles at Wall Stadium 100 Miles at Wall Stadium | Jim Reed | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Lincoln City Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Lincoln City Fairgrounds | Dick Rathman | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 26?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on July 26 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 26?
9 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.