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 AdventHealth 400 | Tyler Reddick | Cup |
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Rockingham NASCAR Xfinity Series at Rockingham | Sammy Smith | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Gwyn Staley 400 Gwyn Staley 400 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
| 1962 | Greenville 200 Greenville 200 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Southern States Fairgrounds | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1953 | Richmond 200 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.