On This Day in NASCAR
August 27
10
Total Races
5
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
August 27 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 | NASCAR Truck Series at Milwaukee NASCAR Truck Series at Milwaukee | Grant Enfinger | CWT |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona | Justin Haley | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Jeremy Clements | NXS |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Michael McDowell | NXS |
| 2016 | Careers for Veterans 200, presented by Cooper Standard Foundation and Brad Keselowski's Checkered Flag Foundation Careers for Veterans 200, presented by Cooper Standard Foundation and Brad Keselowski's Checkered Flag Foundation | Brett Moffitt | CWT |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sharpie 500 Sharpie 500 | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Myers Brothers 250 Myers Brothers 250 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1961 | 80 Miles at South Boston Speedway 80 Miles at South Boston Speedway | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 100 Miles at Hamburg Speedway 100 Miles at Hamburg Speedway | Dick Linder | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 27?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on August 27 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (2) series, from 1950 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 27?
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.