On This Day in NASCAR
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 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta | Austin Hill | NXS |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta NASCAR Truck Series at Atlanta | Kyle Busch | CWT |
2010s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 | Brad Keselowski | Cup |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ATLANTA NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ATLANTA | Kevin Harvick | NXS |
| 2018 | Active Pest Control 200 Active Pest Control 200 | Brett Moffitt | CWT |
| 2017 | NextEra Energy Resources 250 NextEra Energy Resources 250 | Kaz Grala | CWT |
| 2013 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Jimmie Johnson | Cup |
2000s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at California | Carl Edwards | Cup |
| 2002 | Subway 400 Subway 400 | Matt Kenseth | Cup |
1960s
| Year | Race | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | Cup |
| 1967 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 | Fred Lorenzen | Cup |
| 1963 | Daytona 500 Daytona 500 | Tiny Lund | Cup |
| 1961 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 | Fireball Roberts | Cup |
| 1961 | Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 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.