On This Day in NASCAR
April 16
8
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
April 16 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1950 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 | NOCO 400 NOCO 400 | Kyle Larson | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) | Ben Rhodes | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Erik Jones | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Diehard 500 Diehard 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Gwyn Staley 400 Gwyn Staley 400 | Darel Dieringer | Cup |
| 1964 | Columbia 200 Columbia 200 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
| 1961 | Gwyn Staley 400 Gwyn Staley 400 | Rex White | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway | Curtis Turner | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 16?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on April 16 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1950 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 16?
8 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.