On This Day in NASCAR
February 16
9
Total Races
6
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
2
Truck Races
February 16 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 9 races held across all three national series from 1962 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 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | William Byron | Cup |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona | Nick Sanchez | CWT |
| 2020 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA | Michael Annett | NXS |
| 2018 | NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 | Johnny Sauter | CWT |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Michael Waltrip | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1962 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 | Joe Weatherly | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on February 16?
There have been 9 NASCAR races held on February 16 across Cup (6), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (2) series, from 1962 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 16?
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.