On This Day in NASCAR

February 27

February 27
10
Total Races
7
Cup Races
2
O'Reilly Races
1
Truck Races

February 27 has been a memorable date on the NASCAR calendar, with 10 races held across all three national series from 1955 to 2022. 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
2022 WISE Power 400 Kyle Larson Cup
2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Miami Myatt Snider NXS

2010s

Year Race Winner Series
2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ATLANTA Kyle Busch NXS
2016 Georgia 200 John Hunter Nemechek CWT
2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix Jeff Gordon Cup

2000s

Year Race Winner Series
2005 Auto Club 500 Greg Biffle Cup
2000 Dura Lube/Kmart 400 Bobby Labonte Cup

1960s

Year Race Winner Series
1966 Daytona 500 Richard Petty Cup
1965 100 Miles at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Ned Jarrett Cup

1950s

Year Race Winner Series
1955 160 Miles at Daytona Beach & Road Course Tim Flock Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

What NASCAR races happened on February 27?
There have been 10 NASCAR races held on February 27 across Cup (7), O'Reilly (2), and Trucks (1) series, from 1955 to 2022.
How many NASCAR races have been held on February 27?
10 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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