On This Day in NASCAR
April 26
9
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 26 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 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 | Jack Link's 500 Jack Link's 500 | Carson Hocevar | Cup |
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega | Austin Hill | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2013 | ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond | Brad Keselowski | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Diehard 500 Diehard 500 | Bobby Labonte | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Virginia 500 Virginia 500 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 100 Miles at Reading Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Reading Fairgrounds | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Central City Speedway 100 Miles at Central City Speedway | Dick Rathman | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 26?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on April 26 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1953 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 26?
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.