On This Day in NASCAR
August 7
13
Total Races
10
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
August 7 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 13 races held across all three national series from 1949 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | FireKeepers Casino 400 FireKeepers Casino 400 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen | Ty Gibbs | NXS |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Watkins Glen | Austin Hill | CWT |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN | Zane Smith | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Dixie 400 Dixie 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1964 | 108 Miles at Rambi Race Track 108 Miles at Rambi Race Track | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1960 | Nashville 400 Nashville 400 | Johnny Beauchamp | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway | Speedy Thompson | Cup |
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Forsyth County Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Forsyth County Fairgrounds | Lee Petty | Cup |
1940s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 7?
There have been 13 NASCAR races held on August 7 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1949 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 7?
13 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.