On This Day in NASCAR
August 20
10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1950 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 | Go Bowling at The Glen Go Bowling at The Glen | William Byron | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen | Kyle Larson | NXS |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Worldwide Technology NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Worldwide Technology | Sheldon Creed | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | GFS Marketplace 400 GFS Marketplace 400 | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
| 2000 | Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer | Rusty Wallace | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 | Bobby Labonte | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 60 Miles at South Boston Speedway 60 Miles at South Boston Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Raleigh Speedway 100 Miles at Raleigh Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
| 1950 | 98 Miles at Dayton Speedway 98 Miles at Dayton Speedway | Dick Linder | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 20?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on August 20 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1950 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 20?
10 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.