On This Day in NASCAR

February 22

February 22
11
Total Races
8
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

February 22 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1959 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 Autotrader 400 Tyler Reddick Cup
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta Austin Hill NXS
2025 NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta Kyle Busch CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2015 DAYTONA 500 Joey Logano Cup
2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona Regan Smith NXS

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California Matt Kenseth Cup
2004 Subway 400 Matt Kenseth Cup

1990s

Year Race Winner Series
1998 GM Goodwrench Service Plus 400 Jeff Gordon Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1963 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Junior Johnson Cup
1963 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Johnny Rutherford Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1959 Daytona 500 Lee Petty Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 22?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on February 22 across Cup (8), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1959 to 2026.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 22?
11 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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