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
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Austin Dillon | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan | Greg Biffle | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Michigan NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Michigan | Kurt Busch | Cup |
| 2001 | Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer | Sterling Marlin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Sandlapper 200 Sandlapper 200 | David Pearson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 241 Miles at Bay Meadows Race Track 241 Miles at Bay Meadows Race Track | Eddie Pagan | Cup |
| 1951 | 100 Miles at Ft. Miami Speedway 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.