On This Day in NASCAR

February 24

February 24
14
Total Races
9
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
3
Truck Races

February 24 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 14 races held across all three national series from 1961 to 2024. 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
2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta Austin Hill NXS
2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta Kyle Busch CWT

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2019 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Brad Keselowski Cup
2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ATLANTA Kevin Harvick NXS
2018 Active Pest Control 200 Brett Moffitt CWT
2017 NextEra Energy Resources 250 Kaz Grala CWT
2013 Daytona 500 Jimmie Johnson Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California Carl Edwards Cup
2002 Subway 400 Matt Kenseth Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1967 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 LeeRoy Yarbrough Cup
1967 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Fred Lorenzen Cup
1963 Daytona 500 Tiny Lund Cup
1961 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Fireball Roberts Cup
1961 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Joe Weatherly Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 24?
There have been 14 NASCAR races held on February 24 across Cup (9), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (3) series, from 1961 to 2024.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 24?
14 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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