On This Day in NASCAR
April 28
11
Total Races
10
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races
April 28 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1957 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 | Würth 400 Würth 400 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | GEICO 500 GEICO 500 | Chase Elliott | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA | Spencer Gallagher | NXS |
| 2012 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond | Kyle Busch | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NAPA Auto Parts 500 NAPA Auto Parts 500 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Winston Select 500 Winston Select 500 | Sterling Marlin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 100 Miles at Savannah Speedway 100 Miles at Savannah Speedway | Bobby Allison | Cup |
| 1965 | Columbia 200 Columbia 200 | Tiny Lund | Cup |
| 1963 | Gwyn Staley 400 Gwyn Staley 400 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 83 Miles at Greensboro Agriculture Fairgrounds 83 Miles at Greensboro Agriculture Fairgrounds | Paul Goldsmith | Cup |
| 1957 | 195 Miles at Portland Speedway 195 Miles at Portland Speedway | Art Watts | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on April 28?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on April 28 across Cup (10), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (0) series, from 1957 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on April 28?
11 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.