On This Day in NASCAR

June 5

8
Total Races
7
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

June 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1958 to 2022. 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
2022 Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter Joey Logano Cup
2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Mid-Ohio A.J. Allmendinger NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2016 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT POCONO Kurt Busch Cup
2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas Brad Keselowski Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2005 MBNA RacePoints 400 Greg Biffle Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1960 Richmond 200 Lee Petty Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Jack Smith Cup
1958 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway Junior Johnson Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on June 5?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on June 5 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1958 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on June 5?
8 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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