On This Day in NASCAR
August 26
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 26 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1956 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 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Chris Buescher | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona | Jeremy Clements | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Chevrolet Silverado 250 Chevrolet Silverado 250 | Justin Haley | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sharpie 500 Sharpie 500 | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
| 2000 | GoRacing.com 500 GoRacing.com 500 | Rusty Wallace | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Goody's 500 Goody's 500 | Terry Labonte | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Coastal Speedway 100 Miles at Coastal Speedway | Gwyn Staley | Cup |
| 1956 | 480 Miles at Portland Speedway 480 Miles at Portland Speedway | Royce Haggerty | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 26?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on August 26 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1956 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 26?
8 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.