On This Day in NASCAR
April 5
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
April 5 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1953 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington | Brandon Jones | NXS |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville | Christian Eckes | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Texas 500 Texas 500 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Atlanta 500 Atlanta 500 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
| 1960 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway | Rex White | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Gwyn Staley 160 Gwyn Staley 160 | Lee Petty | Cup |
| 1958 | 50 Miles at Champion Speedway 50 Miles at Champion Speedway | Bob Welborn | Cup |
| 1953 | 113 Miles at Charlotte Speedway 113 Miles at Charlotte Speedway | Dick Passwater | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 5?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on April 5 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 5?
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.