On This Day in NASCAR

August 5

11
Total Races
9
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

August 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2023. 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
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan John Hunter Nemechek NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Go Bowling at The Glen Chase Elliott Cup
2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN Kyle Busch NXS
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono Jeff Gordon Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Pocono pres. by Rush Hour 3 Kurt Busch Cup
2001 Brickyard 400 Jeff Gordon Cup
2000 Brickyard 400 Bobby Labonte Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 Brickyard 400 Dale Earnhardt Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 100 Miles at Cleveland County Fairgrounds Ned Jarrett Cup
1962 Nasvhille 500 Jim Paschal Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1955 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds Jim Paschal Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on August 5?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on August 5 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1955 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 5?
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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