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 Christopher Bell Cup
2022 Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 William Byron Cup
2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville Josh Berry NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2017 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Jimmie Johnson Cup
2016 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT TEXAS Kyle Busch Cup
2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas Matt Kenseth Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2006 Samsung/RadioShack 500 Kasey Kahne Cup
2000 Goody's Body Pain 500 Mark Martin Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1995 First Union 400 Dale Earnhardt Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 91 Miles at Hickory Speedway Richard Petty Cup
1966 Greenville 200 David Pearson Cup
1961 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.

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