On This Day in NASCAR
March 2
11
Total Races
7
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
March 2 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1958 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 | EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | Christopher Bell | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas | John Hunter Nemechek | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS | Kyle Busch | NXS |
| 2018 | Stratosphere 200 Stratosphere 200 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Phoenix NASCAR Nationwide Series at Phoenix | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Las Vegas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Las Vegas | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2003 | UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pontiac Excitement 400 Pontiac Excitement 400 | Rusty Wallace | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on March 2?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on March 2 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1958 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 2?
11 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.