On This Day in NASCAR

August 2

11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

August 2 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 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 Iowa Sam Mayer NXS
2020 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 Brad Keselowski Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT POCONO Matt Kenseth Cup
2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa Brad Keselowski NXS
2014 Pocono Mountains 150 Austin Dillon CWT

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono presented by Aaron's Denny Hamlin Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1997 Brickyard 400 Ricky Rudd Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1964 Nashville 400 Richard Petty Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds Ned Jarrett Cup
1958 100 Miles at Bridgehampton Race Circuit Jack Smith Cup
1953 100 Miles at Davenport Speedway Herb Thomas Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on August 2?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on August 2 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 2?
11 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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