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 Denny Hamlin Cup

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 GEICO 500 Chase Elliott Cup
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA Spencer Gallagher NXS
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond Kyle Busch Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500 Jimmie Johnson Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Winston Select 500 Sterling Marlin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 100 Miles at Savannah Speedway Bobby Allison Cup
1965 Columbia 200 Tiny Lund Cup
1963 Gwyn Staley 400 Richard Petty Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 83 Miles at Greensboro Agriculture Fairgrounds Paul Goldsmith Cup
1957 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.

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