On This Day in NASCAR

March 5

9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

March 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1961 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 Pennzoil 400 William Byron Cup
2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Ty Gibbs NXS
2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas John Hunter Nemechek CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Brad Keselowski Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS Kyle Busch NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2000 Carsdirect.com 400 Jeff Burton Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 Pontiac Excitement 400 Terry Labonte Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Fireball 300 Richard Petty Cup
1961 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway Rex White Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on March 5?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on March 5 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1961 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on March 5?
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.

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