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 AdventHealth 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Justin Allgaier | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | David Ragan | Cup |
| 2012 | NNS at Talladega Pres. By Victory MotorCycles NNS at Talladega Pres. By Victory MotorCycles | Joey Logano | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Richmond NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Richmond | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2001 | Pontiac Excitement 400 Pontiac Excitement 400 | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Save Mart Supermarkets 300 Save Mart Supermarkets 300 | Rusty Wallace | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Turkey Day 200 Turkey Day 200 | Jim Paschal | Cup |
| 1962 | Hickory 250 Hickory 250 | Jack Smith | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Richmond 250 Richmond 250 | Paul Goldsmith | Cup |
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 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.