On This Day in NASCAR

June 2

11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

June 2 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1961 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 Enjoy Illinois 300 Austin Cindric Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Pocono 400 Kyle Busch Cup
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT POCONO Kyle Busch NXS
2017 Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International Johnny Sauter CWT
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover Tony Stewart Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Dover Joey Logano NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2002 MBNA Platinum 400 Jimmie Johnson Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Miller 500 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Asheville 300 Jim Paschal Cup
1963 World 600 Fred Lorenzen Cup
1961 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Jim Paschal Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on June 2?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on June 2 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1961 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on June 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.

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