On This Day in NASCAR

August 19

9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

August 19 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2023. 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
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen Sam Mayer NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Kyle Busch Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL Austin Dillon NXS
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan Greg Biffle Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Michigan Kurt Busch Cup
2001 Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer Sterling Marlin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 Sandlapper 200 David Pearson Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 241 Miles at Bay Meadows Race Track Eddie Pagan Cup
1951 100 Miles at Ft. Miami Speedway Tim Flock Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on August 19?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on August 19 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 19?
9 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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