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 Goodyear 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville | Aric Almirola | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Christopher Bell | NXS |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Joey Logano | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2003 | Aaron's 499 Aaron's 499 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Interstate Batteries 500 Interstate Batteries 500 | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Columbia 200 Columbia 200 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 105 Miles at Martinsville Speedway 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.