Austin Hill Wins NASCAR O'Reilly Race at Daytona

Hill's fourth victory in five years at the season-opening event

Feb. 15, 2026 at 7:55am

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The NASCAR O'Reilly Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2026 produced thrills and chaos, with Austin Hill emerging victorious for the fourth time in five years. The United Rentals 300 served as the stage-setter for the upcoming Daytona 500.

Why it matters

Austin Hill's continued success at the Daytona season opener is notable, as the race is seen as a key precursor to the prestigious Daytona 500. Hill's dominance at this event demonstrates his skill and consistency on the superspeedway, making him a driver to watch heading into NASCAR's biggest race.

The details

In the United Rentals 300, Austin Hill navigated the thrills and chaos of the Daytona track to claim victory for the fourth time in five years. The race served as the opening event of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season.

  • The United Rentals 300 took place on February 14, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Austin Hill has now won the Daytona season opener four times in the last five years.

The players

Austin Hill

A NASCAR driver who has dominated the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway, winning the event four times in the last five years.

Daytona International Speedway

The iconic NASCAR racetrack that hosts the Daytona 500 and serves as the site of the season-opening O'Reilly Series race.

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What they’re saying

“Daytona is always a wild card, but I'm proud of my team for executing our plan and getting the job done again.”

— Austin Hill

What’s next

The focus now shifts to the Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest race of the year, which will take place on February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

Austin Hill's continued dominance at the Daytona season opener demonstrates his skill and consistency on the superspeedway, making him a driver to watch heading into the prestigious Daytona 500.