On This Day in NASCAR

May 5

11
Total Races
9
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

May 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1956 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 AdventHealth 400 Kyle Larson Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER Justin Allgaier NXS
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega David Ragan Cup
2012 NNS at Talladega Pres. By Victory MotorCycles Joey Logano NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Richmond Jimmie Johnson Cup
2001 Pontiac Excitement 400 Tony Stewart Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Save Mart Supermarkets 300 Rusty Wallace Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 Turkey Day 200 Jim Paschal Cup
1962 Hickory 250 Jack Smith Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 Richmond 250 Paul Goldsmith Cup
1956 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway Speedy Thompson Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on May 5?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on May 5 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1956 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 5?
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.

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