On This Day in NASCAR
August 22
15
Total Races
12
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
August 22 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 15 races held across all three national series from 1954 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona | Connor Zilisch | NXS |
| 2021 | FireKeepers Casino 400 FireKeepers Casino 400 | Ryan Blaney | Cup |
| 2020 | Drydene 311 (Saturday) Drydene 311 (Saturday) | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol | Ryan Blaney | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2004 | GFS Marketplace 400 GFS Marketplace 400 | Greg Biffle | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer | Bobby Labonte | Cup |
| 1998 | Goody's Headache Powder 500 Goody's Headache Powder 500 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Myers Brothers 200 Myers Brothers 200 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 100 Miles at Greenville-Pickens Speedway 100 Miles at Greenville-Pickens Speedway | Buck Baker | Cup |
| 1958 | 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Norfolk Speedway 100 Miles at Norfolk Speedway | Billy Myers | Cup |
| 1954 | 250 Miles at Bay Meadows Race Track 250 Miles at Bay Meadows Race Track | Hershel McGriff | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 22?
There have been 15 NASCAR races held on August 22 across Cup (12), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (0) series, from 1954 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 22?
15 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.