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 FireKeepers Casino 400 | Tyler Reddick | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race | Kurt Busch | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Kyle Busch | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Montreal NASCAR Nationwide Series at Montreal | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pepsi 400 presented by Farmer Jack Pepsi 400 presented by Farmer Jack | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Sandlapper 200 Sandlapper 200 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1963 | Mountaineer 300 Mountaineer 300 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
| 1962 | International 200 International 200 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1961 | 50 Miles at Southside Speedway 50 Miles at Southside Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1960 | 150 Miles at Columbia Speedway 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.