On This Day in NASCAR

March 3

10
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

March 3 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1957 to 2024. 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
2024 Pennzoil 400 Kyle Larson Cup
2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas Kyle Busch CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube Joey Logano Cup
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS Kyle Larson NXS
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix Carl Edwards Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Phoenix Elliott Sadler NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2002 UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 Sterling Marlin Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Pontiac Excitement 400 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway Richard Petty Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 100 Miles at Concord Speedway Jack Smith Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on March 3?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on March 3 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1957 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 3?
10 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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