On This Day in NASCAR
April 17
10
Total Races
8
Cup Races
0
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
April 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Food City Dirt Race Food City Dirt Race | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Richmond NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Richmond | John Hunter Nemechek | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2011 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Samsung/RadioShack 500 Samsung/RadioShack 500 | Greg Biffle | Cup |
| 2004 | Kroger 250 Kroger 250 | Rick Crawford | CWT |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Gwyn Staley 400 Gwyn Staley 400 | Jim Paschal | Cup |
| 1965 | Greenville 200 Greenville 200 | Dick Hutcherson | Cup |
| 1960 | 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 17?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on April 17 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (0), and Trucks (2) series, from 1955 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 17?
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.