On This Day in NASCAR
August 23
14
Total Races
11
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
August 23 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 14 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Ryan Blaney | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona | Ryan Truex | NXS |
| 2020 | Drydene 311 (Sunday) Drydene 311 (Sunday) | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Chase Briscoe | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NSCS at Bristol pres. by Pennzoil Platinum NSCS at Bristol pres. by Pennzoil Platinum | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2003 | Sharpie 500 Sharpie 500 | Kurt Busch | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Goody's Headache Powder 500 Goody's Headache Powder 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 50 Miles at Starkey Speedway 50 Miles at Starkey Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1960 | 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium | Glen Wood | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 108 Miles at Rambi Race Track 108 Miles at Rambi Race Track | Bob Welborn | Cup |
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds | Ralph Moody | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Princess Anne Speedway 100 Miles at Princess Anne Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 23?
There have been 14 NASCAR races held on August 23 across Cup (11), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 23?
14 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.