On This Day in NASCAR
August 8
10
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 8 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1962 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 Truck Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2021 | Go Bowling at The Glen Go Bowling at The Glen | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2020 | FireKeepers Casino 400 FireKeepers Casino 400 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Austin Cindric | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN | Joey Logano | NXS |
| 2010 | NSCS at Watkins Glen pres. by GoDaddy.com NSCS at Watkins Glen pres. by GoDaddy.com | Juan Pablo Montoya | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Western North Carolina 500 Western North Carolina 500 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1963 | Sandlapper 200 Sandlapper 200 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1962 | 50 Miles at Huntsville Speedway 50 Miles at Huntsville Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 8?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on August 8 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1962 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 8?
10 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.