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 Cole Custer NXS
2023 NASCAR Truck Series at World Wide Technology Grant Enfinger CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Pocono 400 Martin Truex, Jr. Cup
2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER Kyle Larson NXS
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover Jimmie Johnson Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2001 MBNA Platinum 400 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 Asheville 300 David Pearson Cup
1965 Music City 200 Dick Hutcherson Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 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.

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