On This Day in NASCAR
August 1
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 1 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1951 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 | Eldora Dirt Derby Eldora Dirt Derby | Stewart Friesen | CWT |
| 2015 | NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa | Ryan Blaney | NXS |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono presented by Aaron's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono presented by Aaron's | Greg Biffle | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pennsylvania 500 Pennsylvania 500 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 108 Miles at Rambi Race Track 108 Miles at Rambi Race Track | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1954 | 150 Miles at Oakland Stadium 150 Miles at Oakland Stadium | Danny Letner | Cup |
| 1951 | 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 1?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on August 1 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2019.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 1?
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.