On This Day in NASCAR

August 29

5
Total Races
4
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

August 29 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 5 races held across all three national series from 1953 to 2020. 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
2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 William Byron Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA Paul Menard NXS

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway Lee Petty Cup
1954 100 Miles at Corbin Speedway Lee Petty Cup
1953 73 Miles at Hickory Speedway Fonty Flock Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on August 29?
There have been 5 NASCAR races held on August 29 across Cup (4), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2020.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 29?
5 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.

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