On This Day in NASCAR
April 1
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
April 1 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1951 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 Xfinity Series at Richmond NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond | Chandler Smith | NXS |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at Texas NASCAR Truck Series at Texas | Carson Hocevar | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Alpha Energy Solutions 250 Alpha Energy Solutions 250 | Chase Elliott | CWT |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Ryan Newman | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Martinsville NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2001 | Harrah's 500 Harrah's 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Richmond 250 Richmond 250 | Rex White | Cup |
| 1961 | Greenville 200 Greenville 200 | Emanuel Zervakis | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 113 Miles at Charlotte Speedway 113 Miles at Charlotte Speedway | Curtis Turner | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 1?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on April 1 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 1?
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.