On This Day in NASCAR
April 9
12
Total Races
11
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 9 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1961 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 | Food City Dirt Race Food City Dirt Race | Christopher Bell | Cup |
| 2022 | Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 | William Byron | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville | Josh Berry | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT TEXAS NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT TEXAS | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Samsung/RadioShack 500 Samsung/RadioShack 500 | Kasey Kahne | Cup |
| 2000 | Goody's Body Pain 500 Goody's Body Pain 500 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | First Union 400 First Union 400 | Dale Earnhardt | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 91 Miles at Hickory Speedway 91 Miles at Hickory Speedway | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1966 | Greenville 200 Greenville 200 | David Pearson | Cup |
| 1961 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 9?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on April 9 across Cup (11), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1961 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 9?
12 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.