On This Day in NASCAR

July 3

8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

July 3 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Kwik Trip 250 Tyler Reddick Cup
2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Road America Kyle Busch NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona Kevin Harvick Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2004 Pepsi 400 Jeff Gordon Cup
2004 O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 Carl Edwards CWT

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1999 Pepsi 400 Dale Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1954 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Herb Thomas Cup
1953 100 Miles at Monroe County Fairgrounds Herb Thomas Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on July 3?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on July 3 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 3?
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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