On This Day in NASCAR
April 2
10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
April 2 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1950 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 | Toyota Owners 400 Toyota Owners 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond | Ty Gibbs | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | STP 500 STP 500 | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
| 2016 | Alpha Energy Solutions 250 Alpha Energy Solutions 250 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DirecTV 500 DirecTV 500 | Tony Stewart | Cup |
| 2000 | DirecTV 500 DirecTV 500 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Food City 500 Food City 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Atlanta 500 Atlanta 500 | Cale Yarborough | Cup |
| 1961 | 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Cotton Owens | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 2?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on April 2 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1950 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 2?
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.