The 1998 NAPA Auto Parts 300 was a Busch Series event that occured at Daytona on February 14, 1998. Joe Nemechek won the season-opening race by holding off Jeff Purvis. Nemechek led all but fifteen laps of the race. Stats
| 1998 NAPA Auto Parts 300 | |
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Series | Busch Series |
| Location | Daytona International Speedway |
| Date | February 14, 1998 |
| Qualifying | |
| Pole Sitter | Mike McLaughlin |
| Pole Speed | 190.134 mph |
| Race Data | |
| Winner | Joe Nemechek |
| Margin of Victory | 0.178 seconds |
| Average Speed | 137.213 mph |
| Cautions | 6 for 24 laps |
| Points Leader | Joe Nemechek (+15) |