On This Day in NASCAR
October 3
9
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
October 3 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Truck Series at Charlotte Road Course NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte Road Course | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA | Justin Haley | NXS |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT TALLADEGA NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT TALLADEGA | Raphael Lessard | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Regan Smith | NXS |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Greg Biffle | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | EA Sports 500 EA Sports 500 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Napa Autocare 500 Napa Autocare 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Wilkes 400 Wilkes 400 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 3?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on October 3 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 3?
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.