On This Day in NASCAR
August 12
11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1951 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
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Consumers Energy 400 Consumers Energy 400 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MID-OHIO NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MID-OHIO | Sam Hornish Jr. | NXS |
| 2017 | LTi Printing 200 LTi Printing 200 | Bubba Wallace | CWT |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Watkins Glen | Marcos Ambrose | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Watkins Glen | Tony Stewart | Cup |
| 2001 | Global Crossing @ The Glen Global Crossing @ The Glen | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Myers Brothers 250 Myers Brothers 250 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1962 | Western North Carolina 500 Western North Carolina 500 | Jim Paschal | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 258 Miles at Road America 258 Miles at Road America | Tim Flock | Cup |
| 1951 | Motor City 250 Motor City 250 | Tommy Thompson | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 12?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on August 12 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 12?
11 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.