On This Day in NASCAR

April 12

10
Total Races
6
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

April 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1952 to 2026. 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
2026 Food City 500 Ty Gibbs Cup
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol Kyle Larson NXS
2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Texas Kyle Busch CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND Cole Custer NXS
2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington Kevin Harvick Cup
2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas Kyle Busch NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Subway Fresh Fit 500 Jimmie Johnson Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1964 Joe Weatherly 150 David Pearson Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1958 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Speedy Thompson Cup
1952 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway Buck Baker Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on April 12?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on April 12 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1952 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 12?
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.

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