On This Day in NASCAR
June 3
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
June 3 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1956 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 Xfinity Series at Portland NASCAR Xfinity Series at Portland | Cole Custer | NXS |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at World Wide Technology NASCAR Truck Series at World Wide Technology | Grant Enfinger | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pocono 400 Pocono 400 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Kyle Larson | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MBNA Platinum 400 MBNA Platinum 400 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Asheville 300 Asheville 300 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1965 | Music City 200 Music City 200 | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Merced Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Merced Fairgrounds | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on June 3?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on June 3 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1956 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on June 3?
9 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.