On This Day in NASCAR

April 21

8
Total Races
8
Cup Races
0
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

April 21 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1962 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 GEICO 500 Tyler Reddick Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Toyota Owners 400 Kyle Busch Cup
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas Matt Kenseth Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Phoenix Jeff Gordon Cup
2002 Aaron's 499 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Goody's Headache Powders 500 Rusty Wallace Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 Virginia 500 Richard Petty Cup
1962 108 Miles at Rambi Race Track Jack Smith Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on April 21?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on April 21 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (0), and Trucks (0) series, from 1962 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 21?
8 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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