On This Day in NASCAR
October 5
11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
October 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1957 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 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Shane van Gisbergen | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | Sammy Smith | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Cole Custer | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kansas NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kansas | Matt Kenseth | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | AMP Energy 500 at Talladega AMP Energy 500 at Talladega | Tony Stewart | Cup |
| 2003 | Banquet 400 by ConAgra Foods Banquet 400 by ConAgra Foods | Ryan Newman | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UAW-GM Quality 500 UAW-GM Quality 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 50 Miles at Tar Heel Speedway 50 Miles at Tar Heel Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 5?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on October 5 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (0) series, from 1957 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 5?
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.