On This Day in NASCAR

February 15

February 15
8
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

February 15 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 8 races held across all three national series from 1953 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 Daytona 500 Tyler Reddick Cup
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona Jesse Love NXS
2020 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA Noah Gragson NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 NextEra Energy 250 Austin Hill CWT

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2009 Daytona 500 Matt Kenseth Cup
2004 Daytona 500 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1998 Daytona 500 Dale Earnhardt Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1953 160 Miles at Daytona Beach & Road Course Bill Blair Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 15?
There have been 8 NASCAR races held on February 15 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1953 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 15?
8 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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