On This Day in NASCAR
April 4
6
Total Races
4
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 4 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 6 races held across all three national series from 1954 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 | North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire | William Sawalich | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas | Chase Elliott | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Samsung/RadioShack 500 Samsung/RadioShack 500 | Elliott Sadler | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 100 Miles at Augusta International Speedway 100 Miles at Augusta International Speedway | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway | Jack Smith | Cup |
| 1954 | Wilkes 160 Wilkes 160 | Hershel McGriff | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 4?
There have been 6 NASCAR races held on April 4 across Cup (4), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1954 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 4?
6 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.