On This Day in NASCAR

August 18

12
Total Races
10
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

August 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1960 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 FireKeepers Casino 400 Tyler Reddick Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Kurt Busch Cup
2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL Kyle Busch NXS
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan Joey Logano Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Montreal Justin Allgaier NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2002 Pepsi 400 presented by Farmer Jack Dale Jarrett Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 Dale Jarrett Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 Sandlapper 200 David Pearson Cup
1963 Mountaineer 300 Fred Lorenzen Cup
1962 International 200 Richard Petty Cup
1961 50 Miles at Southside Speedway Junior Johnson Cup
1960 150 Miles at Columbia Speedway Rex White Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on August 18?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on August 18 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1960 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 18?
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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