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 Corey Heim CWT
2020 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA Justin Haley NXS
2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT TALLADEGA Raphael Lessard CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER Regan Smith NXS
2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas Greg Biffle Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2004 EA Sports 500 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1999 Napa Autocare 500 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 Wilkes 400 Junior Johnson Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1953 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.

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