On This Day in NASCAR
July 31
8
Total Races
7
Cup Races
0
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
July 31 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Verizon 200 at the Brickyard | Tyler Reddick | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT POCONO NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT POCONO | Chris Buescher | Cup |
| 2011 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Paul Menard | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200 Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200 | Travis Kvapil | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Nashville 400 Nashville 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1960 | Dixie 300 Dixie 300 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 31?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on July 31 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (0), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 31?
8 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.