On This Day in NASCAR
May 2
11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
May 2 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1954 to 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Andy's Frozen Custard 340 Andy's Frozen Custard 340 | Kyle Larson | NXS |
| 2025 | NASCAR Truck Series at Texas NASCAR Truck Series at Texas | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2021 | Buschy McBusch Race 400 Buschy McBusch Race 400 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA | Joey Logano | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2004 | Auto Club 500 Auto Club 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | California 500 presented by NAPA California 500 presented by NAPA | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Southeastern 500 Southeastern 500 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1963 | Columbia 200 Columbia 200 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Hickory 250 Hickory 250 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1954 | 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 2?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on May 2 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1954 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 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.