On This Day in NASCAR
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 Autotrader 400 | Tyler Reddick | Cup |
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta | Austin Hill | NXS |
| 2025 | NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | DAYTONA 500 DAYTONA 500 | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona | Regan Smith | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
| 2004 | Subway 400 Subway 400 | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | GM Goodwrench Service Plus 400 GM Goodwrench Service Plus 400 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 | Junior Johnson | Cup |
| 1963 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 | Johnny Rutherford | Cup |
1950s
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.