On This Day in NASCAR
August 3
10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
August 3 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1956 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 | Iowa Corn 350 Iowa Corn 350 | William Byron | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN | Austin Cindric | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono pres. by Cheez-It NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono pres. by Cheez-It | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2003 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Confederate 200 Confederate 200 | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
| 1960 | 50 Miles at Dixie Speedway 50 Miles at Dixie Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Oklahoma State Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Oklahoma State Fairgrounds | Jim Paschal | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on August 3?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on August 3 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1956 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on August 3?
10 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.