On This Day in NASCAR
April 8
10
Total Races
6
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
April 8 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1951 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol | Joey Logano | CWT |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville | Brandon Jones | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS | Erik Jones | NXS |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TEXAS | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Samsung/RadioShack 500 Samsung/RadioShack 500 | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
| 2001 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 8?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on April 8 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 8?
10 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.