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 John Hunter Nemechek NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Food City 500 Kyle Busch Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Texas Jeff Burton Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium Jim Paschal Cup
1962 Gwyn Staley 400 Richard Petty Cup
1960 Hickory 250 Joe Weatherly Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1951 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.

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