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 Wurth 400 | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas | Corey Heim | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DOVER | Christopher Bell | NXS |
| 2018 | JEGS 200 JEGS 200 | Johnny Sauter | CWT |
| 2014 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2013 | NNS at Talladega Pres. By Victory MotorCycles NNS at Talladega Pres. By Victory MotorCycles | Regan Smith | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pontiac Excitement 400 Pontiac Excitement 400 | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Save Mart Supermarkets 300 Save Mart Supermarkets 300 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 67 Miles at Southside Speedway 67 Miles at Southside Speedway | Jimmy Pardue | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Cleveland County Fairgrounds 100 Miles at Cleveland County Fairgrounds | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1952 | 150 Miles at Langhorne Speedway 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.