On This Day in NASCAR
August 4
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
August 4 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1957 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 | Go Bowling at The Glen Go Bowling at The Glen | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN | Joey Logano | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa | Elliott Sadler | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Bill Elliott | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Nashville 400 Nashville 400 | Jim Paschal | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Glen 101.2 The Glen 101.2 | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1957 | 72 Miles at Kitsap County Airport 72 Miles at Kitsap County Airport | Parnelli Jones | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 4?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on August 4 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1957 to 2019.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 4?
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.