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 Michael McDowell Cup
2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond Chandler Smith CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Pure Michigan 400 Kyle Larson Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MID-OHIO Justin Marks NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2006 AMD at the Glen Kevin Harvick Cup
2000 Global Crossing @ The Glen Steve Park Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 The Bud at the Glen Mark Martin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 104 Miles at Smokey Mountain Raceway Dick Hutcherson Cup
1964 Moyock 300 Ned Jarrett Cup
1961 Western North Carolina 500 Junior Johnson Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1954 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds Lee Petty Cup
1950 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.

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