On This Day in NASCAR
February 21
12
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
3
Truck Races
February 21 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 12 races held across all three national series from 1954 to 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 | Sheldon Creed | NXS |
| 2026 | FR8 208 FR8 208 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2021 | O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 | Christopher Bell | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT LAS VEGAS NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT LAS VEGAS | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DAYTONA 500 DAYTONA 500 | Denny Hamlin | Cup |
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT DAYTONA | Ryan Reed | NXS |
| 2014 | NextEra Energy Resources 250 NextEra Energy Resources 250 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2010 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dura Lube/Big Kmart 400 Dura Lube/Big Kmart 400 | Mark Martin | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1964 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 | Bobby Isaac | Cup |
1950s
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on February 21?
There have been 12 NASCAR races held on February 21 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (3) series, from 1954 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 21?
12 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.