On This Day in NASCAR
September 3
11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
September 3 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cook Out Southern 500 Cook Out Southern 500 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington | Noah Gragson | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bojangles' Southern 500 Bojangles' Southern 500 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Silverado 250 Chevrolet Silverado 250 | Austin Cindric | CWT |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DARLINGTON | Elliott Sadler | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SONY HD 500 SONY HD 500 | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2000 | Pepsi Southern 500 Pepsi Southern 500 | Bobby Labonte | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mountain Dew Southern 500 Mountain Dew Southern 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Larry Frank | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Curtis Turner | Cup |
| 1951 | Southern 500 Southern 500 | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on September 3?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on September 3 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on September 3?
11 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.