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 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa | Sam Mayer | NXS |
| 2020 | Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT POCONO NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT POCONO | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
| 2014 | Pocono Mountains 150 Pocono Mountains 150 | Austin Dillon | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono presented by Aaron's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono presented by Aaron's | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Ricky Rudd | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Nashville 400 Nashville 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1958 | 100 Miles at Bridgehampton Race Circuit 100 Miles at Bridgehampton Race Circuit | Jack Smith | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Davenport Speedway 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.