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 Kwik Trip 250 | Tyler Reddick | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Road America NASCAR Xfinity Series at Road America | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pepsi 400 Pepsi 400 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
| 2004 | O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 | Carl Edwards | CWT |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pepsi 400 Pepsi 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds | Herb Thomas | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Monroe County Fairgrounds 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.