On This Day in NASCAR

February 20

February 20
7
Total Races
5
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
0
Truck Races

February 20 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 7 races held across all three national series from 1959 to 2022. 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
2022 Daytona 500 Austin Cindric Cup
2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona RC Ty Gibbs NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA Chase Elliott NXS
2011 Daytona 500 Trevor Bayne Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2005 Daytona 500 Jeff Gordon Cup
2000 Daytona 500 Dale Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 Daytona Qualifier Bob Welborn Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 20?
There have been 7 NASCAR races held on February 20 across Cup (5), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (0) series, from 1959 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 20?
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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