On This Day in NASCAR
October 2
10
Total Races
7
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
October 2 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1949 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 | YellaWood 500 YellaWood 500 | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | Brandon Brown | NXS |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Talladega NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Talladega | Tate Fogleman | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DOVER | Martin Truex, Jr. | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover | Kurt Busch | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UAW-Ford 500 UAW-Ford 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
| 2004 | American Racing Wheels 200 American Racing Wheels 200 | Todd Bodine | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Wilkes 400 Wilkes 400 | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
| 1960 | Wilkes 320 Wilkes 320 | Rex White | Cup |
1940s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 2?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on October 2 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1949 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 2?
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.