On This Day in NASCAR
April 23
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 23 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1960 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | GEICO 500 GEICO 500 | Kyle Busch | Cup |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | Noah Gragson | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT RICHMOND | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Subway Fresh 500 Subway Fresh 500 | Kurt Busch | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hanes 500 Hanes 500 | Rusty Wallace | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1962 | 27 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium 27 Miles at Bowman-Gray Stadium | Rex White | Cup |
| 1961 | Richmond 200 Richmond 200 | Richard Petty | Cup |
| 1960 | Greenville 200 Greenville 200 | Ned Jarrett | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 23?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on April 23 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1960 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 23?
9 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.