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 William Byron Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN Austin Cindric NXS
2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup
2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa Brad Keselowski NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono pres. by Cheez-It Carl Edwards Cup
2003 Brickyard 400 Kevin Harvick Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Brickyard 400 Dale Jarrett Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1962 Confederate 200 Joe Weatherly Cup
1960 50 Miles at Dixie Speedway Ned Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1956 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.

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