On This Day in NASCAR
May 6
13
Total Races
9
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
3
Truck Races
May 6 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 13 races held across all three national series from 1951 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 | NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas | Grant Enfinger | CWT |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington | John Hunter Nemechek | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gander RV 400 Gander RV 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2018 | AAA 400 Drive for Autism AAA 400 Drive for Autism | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA | Aric Almirola | NXS |
| 2016 | Toyota Tundra 250 Toyota Tundra 250 | William Byron | CWT |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Crown Royal 400 Crown Royal 400 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
| 2000 | Pontiac Excitement 400 Pontiac Excitement 400 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 100 Miles at Concord Speedway 100 Miles at Concord Speedway | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
| 1961 | Rebel 300 Rebel 300 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Concord Speedway 100 Miles at Concord Speedway | Speedy Thompson | Cup |
| 1951 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway | Curtis Turner | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on May 6?
There have been 13 NASCAR races held on May 6 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (3) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 6?
13 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.