On This Day in NASCAR

August 30

5
Total Races
1
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races

August 30 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 5 races held across all three national series from 1998 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 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Portland Connor Zilisch NXS
2025 NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington Corey Heim CWT
2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT ST. LOUIS Sheldon Creed CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta Kevin Harvick NXS

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1998 Farm Aid on CMT 300 Jeff Gordon Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on August 30?
There have been 5 NASCAR races held on August 30 across Cup (1), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1998 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 30?
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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