On This Day in NASCAR
August 9
10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
August 9 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen | Connor Zilisch | NXS |
| 2020 | Consumers Energy 400 Consumers Energy 400 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen | Marcos Ambrose | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NSCS at Watkins Glen pres. by GoDaddy.com NSCS at Watkins Glen pres. by GoDaddy.com | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Bud at the Glen The Bud at the Glen | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Western North Carolina 500 Western North Carolina 500 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1961 | Bowman-Gray 500 Bowman-Gray 500 | Rex White | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Nasvhille 300 Nasvhille 300 | Joe Lee Johnson | Cup |
| 1953 | 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Curtis Turner | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 9?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on August 9 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 9?
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.