On This Day in NASCAR
July 5
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
July 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1997 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Chicago (Street) NASCAR Xfinity Series at Chicago (Street) | Shane van Gisbergen | NXS |
| 2020 | Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 powered by Big Machine Records Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 powered by Big Machine Records | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA | Ross Chastain | NXS |
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DAYTONA NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DAYTONA | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona | Aric Almirola | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona | Matt Kenseth | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2003 | Pepsi 400 Pepsi 400 | Greg Biffle | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pepsi 400 Pepsi 400 | John Andretti | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on July 5?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on July 5 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (0) series, from 1997 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on July 5?
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.