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 Tyler Reddick Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2016 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT POCONO Chris Buescher Cup
2011 Brickyard 400 Paul Menard Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2004 Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200 Travis Kvapil CWT

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 Nashville 400 Richard Petty Cup
1960 Dixie 300 Fireball Roberts Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1955 252 Miles at Bay Meadows Race Track Tim Flock Cup
1951 100 Miles at Monroe County Fairgrounds Lee Petty Cup

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.

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