On This Day in NASCAR
April 7
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
April 7 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1957 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cook Out 400 Cook Out 400 | William Byron | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville | William Byron | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Food City 500 Food City 500 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS | Ryan Blaney | NXS |
| 2013 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Columbia 200 Columbia 200 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1963 | Richmond 250 Richmond 250 | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Wilkes County 160 Wilkes County 160 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 7?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on April 7 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1957 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 7?
8 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.