On This Day in NASCAR
August 31
9
Total Races
5
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
August 31 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1997 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 | Cook Out Southern 500 Cook Out Southern 500 | Chase Briscoe | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington | Christopher Bell | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Cole Custer | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Silverado 250 Chevrolet Silverado 250 | Ryan Blaney | CWT |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta | Kevin Harvick | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pepsi 500 at California Pepsi 500 at California | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2003 | Mountain Dew Southern 500 Mountain Dew Southern 500 | Terry Labonte | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Mountain Dew Southern 500 Mountain Dew Southern 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 31?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on August 31 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1997 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 31?
9 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.