On This Day in NASCAR
April 18
12
Total Races
9
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
April 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1954 to 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kansas Lottery 300 Kansas Lottery 300 | Taylor Gray | NXS |
| 2025 | NASCAR Truck Series at Rockingham NASCAR Truck Series at Rockingham | Tyler Ankrum | CWT |
| 2021 | Toyota Owners 400 Toyota Owners 400 | Alex Bowman | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT BRISTOL | Joey Logano | NXS |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Subway Fresh Fit 600 Subway Fresh Fit 600 | Mark Martin | Cup |
| 2004 | Advance Auto Parts 500 Advance Auto Parts 500 | Rusty Wallace | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Goody's Body Pain 500 Goody's Body Pain 500 | John Andretti | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Gwyn Staley 400 Gwyn Staley 400 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1960 | 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium 50 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium | Glen Wood | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds | Curtis Turner | Cup |
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway 100 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 18?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on April 18 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1954 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 18?
12 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.