Sam Hanks from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Sam Hanks is race driver from United States.
Born 13th July 1914, dead 27th June 1994 at age 79.
Champion of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Winner of Indy 500.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of USAC.
During the performances, he earned 7945 points.
First race: 1940 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1953 Springfield 100
Last win: 1957 Indianapolis 500
Last race: 1957 Indianapolis 500
Top 5 main opponents on the track:
Tony BettenhausenDuane Carter
Chuck Stevenson
Jack Mcgrath
Manuel Ayulo
All the years that Sam Hanks took part in Motorsport
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1946 | 128 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1948 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1949 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 240 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 421 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 4.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1390 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2.00 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1659 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 858 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 6.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 800 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 8.00 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 1000 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
List of tracks where Sam Hanks raced
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Syracuse | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 4 | 13 | 2 |
| Langhorne | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| Springfield | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Milwaukee | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Indiana State Fairgrounds | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Du Quoin | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Sacramento | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Bay Meadows | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Darlington | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| Centennial Park | 4 | 15 | 2 |
| Santa Clara Speedway | 5 | 15 | 1 |
| Raleigh | 18 | 7 | 1 |
Sam Hanks: List of all wins
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Ed Walsh | Springfield 100 |
| 1953 | Ed Walsh | Ted Horn 100 |
| 1954 | Murrell Belanger | Ted Horn 100 |
| 1957 | Belond Exhaust/George Salih | Indianapolis 500 |
List of teams Sam Hanks was a part of
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 13 | 7 |
| Epperly | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Leon Duray | 13 | 14 | 1 |
| Milt Marion | 30 | 23 | 1 |
| Murrell Belanger | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Ed Walsh | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| Fred A Peters | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| Robert J Flavell | 26 | 15 | 1 |
| Gordon Schroeder | 31 | 3 | 1 |
| Edward I Gdula | 10 | 18 | 1 |
| Lindsey Hopkins Racing | 17 | 13 | 1 |
| Evelyn Shaheen | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| Paul Russo & Ray Nichels | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Dr RN Sabourin | 6 | 1 | 2 |
List of all the cars Sam Hanks drove
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 30
Best position in qualification: 23
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 c 3.0
Best Race Position: 12
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 17
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 22
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 1