On This Day in NASCAR

May 4

11
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races

May 4 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1952 to 2025. 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
2025 Wurth 400 Joey Logano Cup
2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas Corey Heim CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER Christopher Bell NXS
2018 JEGS 200 Johnny Sauter CWT
2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega Denny Hamlin Cup
2013 NNS at Talladega Pres. By Victory MotorCycles Regan Smith NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2002 Pontiac Excitement 400 Tony Stewart Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1997 Save Mart Supermarkets 300 Mark Martin Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1962 67 Miles at Southside Speedway Jimmy Pardue Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 100 Miles at Cleveland County Fairgrounds Fireball Roberts Cup
1952 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway Dick Rathman Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on May 4?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on May 4 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (2) series, from 1952 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on May 4?
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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