On This Day in NASCAR

March 4

10
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races

March 4 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1956 to 2023. 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
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Austin Hill NXS
2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas Chandler Smith CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Pennzoil 400 Kevin Harvick Cup
2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ATLANTA Kyle Busch NXS
2017 Active Pest Control 200 Christopher Bell CWT
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix Denny Hamlin Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2001 UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1962 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway Joe Weatherly Cup
1961 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Cotton Owens Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 100 Miles at Palm Beach Speedway Billy Myers Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on March 4?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on March 4 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1956 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 4?
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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