On This Day in NASCAR
August 28
7
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
August 28 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1965 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Austin Dillon | Cup |
| 2021 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Ryan Blaney | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA | Justin Haley | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MICHIGAN NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MICHIGAN | Kyle Larson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sharpie 500 Sharpie 500 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Goody's Headache Powder 500 Goody's Headache Powder 500 | Dale Earnhardt | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Myers Brothers 250 Myers Brothers 250 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 28?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on August 28 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1965 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 28?
7 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.