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 Pennzoil 400 | William Byron | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas | Ty Gibbs | NXS |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas | John Hunter Nemechek | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Carsdirect.com 400 Carsdirect.com 400 | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Pontiac Excitement 400 Pontiac Excitement 400 | Terry Labonte | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Fireball 300 Fireball 300 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1961 | 100 Miles at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway 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.