On This Day in NASCAR
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 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona | Austin Hill | NXS |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona | Zane Smith | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Austin Dillon | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Kevin Harvick | Cup |
| 2001 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Michael Waltrip | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Daytona 500 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.