On This Day in NASCAR
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 Daytona 500 | Austin Cindric | Cup |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona RC NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona RC | Ty Gibbs | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA | Chase Elliott | NXS |
| 2011 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Trevor Bayne | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
| 2000 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Daytona Qualifier 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.