On This Day in NASCAR
February 23
11
Total Races
7
Cup Races
3
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races
February 23 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 11 races held across all three national series from 1958 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ambetter Health 400 Ambetter Health 400 | Christopher Bell | Cup |
| 2020 | Pennzoil 400 Pennzoil 400 | Joey Logano | Cup |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT LAS VEGAS | Chase Briscoe | NXS |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ATLANTA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ATLANTA | Christopher Bell | NXS |
| 2019 | Ultimate Tailgating 200 Ultimate Tailgating 200 | Kyle Busch | CWT |
| 2014 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Cup |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona | Tony Stewart | NXS |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Subway 400 Subway 400 | Dale Jarrett | Cup |
1990s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Goodwrench 400 Goodwrench 400 | Jeff Gordon | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Richard Petty | Cup |
1950s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 160 Miles at Daytona Beach & Road Course 160 Miles at Daytona Beach & Road Course | Paul Goldsmith | Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
What NASCAR races happened on February 23?
There have been 11 NASCAR races held on February 23 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (3), and Trucks (1) series, from 1958 to 2025.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 23?
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.