On This Day in NASCAR

April 13

10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

April 13 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1958 to 2025. 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
2025 Food City 500 Kyle Larson Cup
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas Sam Mayer NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Toyota Owners 400 Martin Truex, Jr. Cup
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas Kyle Busch Cup
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas Ricky Stenhouse Jr. NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2003 Virginia 500 Jeff Gordon Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1997 Food City 500 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 Greenville 200 Buck Baker Cup
1962 Arclite 200 Ned Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1958 100 Miles at Lakewood Speedway Curtis Turner Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on April 13?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on April 13 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1958 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 13?
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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