On This Day in NASCAR

February 17

February 17
7
Total Races
4
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

February 17 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1957 to 2024. 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
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona Austin Hill NXS
2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona Zane Smith CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Daytona 500 Denny Hamlin Cup
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA Tyler Reddick NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2008 Daytona 500 Ryan Newman Cup
2002 Daytona 500 Ward Burton Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1957 160 Miles at Daytona Beach & Road Course Cotton Owens Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 17?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on February 17 across Cup (4), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1957 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 17?
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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