On This Day in NASCAR
August 15
11
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
August 15 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1952 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 Truck Series at Richmond NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2021 | Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Verizon 200 at the Brickyard | A.J. Allmendinger | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA ROAD NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA ROAD | Austin Cindric | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics | Brett Moffitt | CWT |
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MID-OHIO NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MID-OHIO | Regan Smith | NXS |
| 2010 | CARFAX 400 at Michigan CARFAX 400 at Michigan | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sirius at The Glen Sirius at The Glen | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Frontier At The Glen Frontier At The Glen | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 100 Miles at Augusta International Speedway 100 Miles at Augusta International Speedway | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
| 1962 | 50 Miles at Starkey Speedway 50 Miles at Starkey Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 15?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on August 15 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1952 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 15?
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.