On This Day in NASCAR

April 6

9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

April 6 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1952 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 Goodyear 400 Denny Hamlin Cup
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville Aric Almirola NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL Christopher Bell NXS
2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas Joey Logano Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas Carl Edwards Cup
2003 Aaron's 499 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1997 Interstate Batteries 500 Jeff Burton Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Columbia 200 Richard Petty Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1952 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway Dick Rathman Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on April 6?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on April 6 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1952 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 6?
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.

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