On This Day in NASCAR
August 16
17
Total Races
11
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
4
Truck Races
August 16 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 17 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 | Cook Out 400 Cook Out 400 | Austin Dillon | Cup |
| 2020 | Go Bowling 235 Go Bowling 235 | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT DAYTONA ROAD NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT DAYTONA ROAD | Sheldon Creed | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Tyler Reddick | NXS |
| 2018 | UNOH 200 UNOH 200 | Johnny Sauter | CWT |
| 2017 | UNOH 200 UNOH 200 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MICHIGAN NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MICHIGAN | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Mid-Ohio NASCAR Nationwide Series at Mid-Ohio | Chris Buescher | NXS |
| 2014 | Careers for Veterans 200 Careers for Veterans 200 | Johnny Sauter | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CARFAX 400 at Michigan CARFAX 400 at Michigan | Brian Vickers | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Pepsi 400 Presented by DeVilbiss Pepsi 400 Presented by DeVilbiss | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Mountaineer 300 Mountaineer 300 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1963 | International 200 International 200 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1960 | 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds | Cotton Owens | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 250 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway 250 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway | Bob Welborn | Cup |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Old Bridge Stadium 100 Miles at Old Bridge Stadium | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 16?
There have been 17 NASCAR races held on August 16 across Cup (11), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (4) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 16?
17 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.