On This Day in NASCAR
August 6
8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 6 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1961 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 | FireKeepers Casino 400 FireKeepers Casino 400 | Chris Buescher | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan | Ty Gibbs | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | I Love New York 355 at The Glen I Love New York 355 at The Glen | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN | Joey Logano | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Allstate 400 at the Brickyard | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2004 | Power Stroke Diesel 200 Power Stroke Diesel 200 | Chad Chaffin | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Dixie 500 Dixie 500 | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
| 1961 | Nasvhille 500 Nasvhille 500 | Jim Paschal | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 6?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on August 6 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1961 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 6?
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.