This Day In Motorsports History: May 20

Formula 1

1990: Monaco Grand Prix
Ayrton Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix, driving for McLaren. This victory was part of Senna's dominance at Monaco, where he won a record six times, and contributed to his second World Championship title in 1990.

NASCAR

2000: The Winston (All-Star Race)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. won The Winston, NASCAR's All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This victory made him the first rookie to win the prestigious non-points event, marking a significant milestone early in his career.

MotoGP

2007: French Grand Prix
Chris Vermeulen won the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, achieving his first and only MotoGP victory. This race was notable for its wet conditions, where Vermeulen excelled and showcased his skill in the rain.

World Rally Championship (WRC)

2001: Rally Argentina
Colin McRae won the Rally Argentina, driving for Ford. This victory was part of McRae's successful 2001 season, where he finished second in the World Rally Championship standings.

IndyCar

1984: Indianapolis 500 Pole Day
Tom Sneva won the pole position for the 1984 Indianapolis 500. Sneva's pole position was a highlight of his career, and he went on to finish second in the race.

Sports Cars

2012: 24 Hours of Nürburgring
The Audi Sport Team Phoenix won the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with their Audi R8 LMS Ultra. This victory was a significant achievement in Audi's endurance racing history, showcasing the performance of the R8 LMS Ultra.

Touring Cars

2012: WTCC Race of Austria
Robert Huff won the first race of the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Race of Austria. Huff's victory was part of his successful campaign, where he eventually won the WTCC title that year.

Supercars

2017: Winton SuperSprint
Fabian Coulthard won the first race of the Winton SuperSprint, part of the Australian Supercars Championship. Coulthard's victory contributed to his strong 2017 season, where he finished third in the championship standings.

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