On This Day in NASCAR

November 5

November 5
10
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races

November 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1962 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 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Ross Chastain Cup
2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix Ty Gibbs NXS
2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Phoenix Chandler Smith CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 AAA Texas 500 Kevin Harvick Cup
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS Kyle Larson NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2006 Dickies 500 Tony Stewart Cup
2004 Chevy Silverado 150 David Starr CWT
2000 Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500 Jeff Burton Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Western North Carolina 500 Bobby Allison Cup
1962 100 Miles at Concord Speedway Jack Smith Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on November 5?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on November 5 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1962 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on November 5?
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.

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