On This Day in NASCAR
August 17
13
Total Races
9
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 13 races held across all three national series from 1952 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Kyle Larson | NXS |
| 2016 | UNOH 200 UNOH 200 | Ben Kennedy | CWT |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Mid-Ohio NASCAR Nationwide Series at Mid-Ohio | A.J. Allmendinger | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2003 | GFS Marketplace 400 GFS Marketplace 400 | Ryan Newman | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | DeVilbiss 400 DeVilbiss 400 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Sandlapper 200 Sandlapper 200 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Western North Carolina 500 Western North Carolina 500 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Old Bridge Stadium 100 Miles at Old Bridge Stadium | Ralph Moody | Cup |
| 1952 | 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway | Bob Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 17?
There have been 13 NASCAR races held on August 17 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1952 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 17?
13 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.