On This Day in NASCAR
October 4
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
October 4 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Road Course NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Road Course | Connor Zilisch | NXS |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega | Grant Enfinger | CWT |
| 2021 | YellaWood 500 YellaWood 500 | Bubba Wallace | Cup |
| 2020 | YellaWood 500 YellaWood 500 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DOVER NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT DOVER | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kansas NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kansas | Kyle Busch | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Tony Stewart | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UAW-GM Quality 500 UAW-GM Quality 500 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway 100 Miles at Wilson Speedway | Herb Thomas | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on October 4?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on October 4 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on October 4?
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.