On This Day in NASCAR
April 15
7
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 15 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 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 Xfinity Series at Martinsville NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville | John Hunter Nemechek | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Food City 500 Food City 500 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Texas NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Texas | Jeff Burton | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium | Jim Paschal | Cup |
| 1962 | Gwyn Staley 400 Gwyn Staley 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1960 | Hickory 250 Hickory 250 | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 86 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 86 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Fonty Flock | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 15?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on April 15 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1951 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 15?
7 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.