On This Day in NASCAR

April 19

7
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

April 19 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 AdventHealth 400 Tyler Reddick Cup
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Rockingham Sammy Smith NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL Matt Kenseth Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1964 Gwyn Staley 400 Fred Lorenzen Cup
1962 Greenville 200 Ned Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds Fireball Roberts Cup
1953 Richmond 200 Lee Petty Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on April 19?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on April 19 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 19?
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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