On This Day in NASCAR
April 20
7
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1952 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | Jesse Love | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND | Christopher Bell | NXS |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Goody's Headache Powder 500 Goody's Headache Powder 500 | Bobby Hamilton | Cup |
| 1997 | Goody's Headache Powder 500 Goody's Headache Powder 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway | Cotton Owens | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Bob Welborn | Cup |
| 1952 | 100 Miles at Lakewood Speedway 100 Miles at Lakewood Speedway | Bill Blair | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 20?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on April 20 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1952 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 20?
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.