On This Day in NASCAR

February 12

February 12
7
Total Races
6
Cup Races
0
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

February 12 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1960 to 2026. 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
2026 America 250 Florida Duel 1 Joey Logano Cup
2026 America 250 Florida Duel 2 Chase Elliott Cup
2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona Ben Rhodes CWT

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1965 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Darel Dieringer Cup
1965 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Junior Johnson Cup
1960 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Fireball Roberts Cup
1960 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Jack Smith Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 12?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on February 12 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (0), and Trucks (1) series, from 1960 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 12?
7 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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