On This Day in NASCAR
August 13
12
Total Races
10
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 13 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1950 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
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Verizon 200 at the Brickyard | Michael McDowell | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond | Chandler Smith | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pure Michigan 400 Pure Michigan 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MID-OHIO NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MID-OHIO | Justin Marks | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | AMD at the Glen AMD at the Glen | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2000 | Global Crossing @ The Glen Global Crossing @ The Glen | Steve Park | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Bud at the Glen The Bud at the Glen | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 104 Miles at Smokey Mountain Raceway 104 Miles at Smokey Mountain Raceway | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
| 1964 | Moyock 300 Moyock 300 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1961 | Western North Carolina 500 Western North Carolina 500 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1950 | 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 90 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 13?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on August 13 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1950 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 13?
12 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.