On This Day in NASCAR

February 18

February 18
7
Total Races
5
Cup Races
1
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

February 18 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1962 to 2023. 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
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona Austin Hill NXS
2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona Zane Smith CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2018 Daytona 500 Austin Dillon Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2007 Daytona 500 Kevin Harvick Cup
2001 Daytona 500 Michael Waltrip Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1996 Daytona 500 Dale Jarrett Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1962 Daytona 500 Fireball Roberts Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 18?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on February 18 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (1), and Trucks (1) series, from 1962 to 2023.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 18?
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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