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 Connor Zilisch NXS
2020 Consumers Energy 400 Kevin Harvick Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN Joey Logano Cup
2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen Marcos Ambrose NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2009 NSCS at Watkins Glen pres. by GoDaddy.com Tony Stewart Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1998 The Bud at the Glen Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1964 Western North Carolina 500 Ned Jarrett Cup
1961 Bowman-Gray 500 Rex White Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 Nasvhille 300 Joe Lee Johnson Cup
1953 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.

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