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 Kyle Larson Cup
2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) Ben Rhodes CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL Erik Jones NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2000 Diehard 500 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Gwyn Staley 400 Darel Dieringer Cup
1964 Columbia 200 Ned Jarrett Cup
1961 Gwyn Staley 400 Rex White Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1950 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.

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