Sam Hanks from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Sam Hanks is a racing 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.
The recorded standings include 7945 points.
First race: 1940 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1953 Springfield 100
Last win: 1957 Indianapolis 500
Last race: 1957 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Sam Hanks's career covers the period from 1940 to 1957. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 4 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Sam Hanks is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1940 - 1957 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 43 | Tracks | 15 |
| Wins | 4 | Podiums | 17 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 14 | Cars | 19 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (44 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ed Walsh (20 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (12 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Sam Hanks statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 10 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Indy 500 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Formula 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| USAC | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Sam Hanks took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Sam Hanks moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
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
Sam Hanks is linked with 15 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| 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
The wins list starts with 1953 Springfield 100 and currently ends with 1957 Indianapolis 500, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| 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 |
Related drivers
These links add context around Sam Hanks: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Sam Hanks in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Sam Hanks
- Manuel Ayulo (33 shared races)
- Paul Russo (31 shared races)
- Rodger Ward (28 shared races)
- Jimmy Bryan (27 shared races)
- Johnnie Parsons (26 shared races)
- Chuck Stevenson (26 shared races)
- Andy Linden (26 shared races)
- Mike Nazaruk (25 shared races)
Other drivers in Sam Hanks's debut race
List of teams Sam Hanks was a part of
Sam Hanks is connected with 14 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ed Walsh.
| 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
Sam Hanks is linked with 19 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
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