On This Day in NASCAR
April 3
9
Total Races
8
Cup Races
0
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
April 3 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Black's Tire 200 Black's Tire 200 | Corey Heim | CWT |
| 2022 | Toyota Owners 400 Toyota Owners 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Food City 500 Food City 500 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Hickory 250 Hickory 250 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1961 | 38 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium 38 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium | Rex White | Cup |
| 1960 | Copper Cup 100 Copper Cup 100 | John Rostek | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Wilkes County 160 Wilkes County 160 | Buck Baker | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 3?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on April 3 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (0), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 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.