On This Day in NASCAR

July 28

9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

July 28 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1963 to 2019. 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.

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Gander RV 400 Denny Hamlin Cup
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT IOWA Christopher Bell NXS
2018 Gander Outdoors 150 Kyle Busch CWT
2013 Brickyard 400 Ryan Newman Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at the Brickyard Brad Keselowski NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2002 Pennsylvania 500 Bill Elliott Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Diehard 500 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 Smokey Mountain 200 Paul Lewis Cup
1963 Volunteer 500 Fred Lorenzen Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on July 28?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on July 28 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1963 to 2019.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 28?
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.

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