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Profile of Sam Hanks
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Sam Hanks (born July 13, 1914, died June 24, 1994) was a American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1957. He won the race on his 12th attempt, the most number of tries of any Indy winner, and announced his retirement from racing in Victory Circle.
As the Indianapolis 500 was included in the Formula One World Championship from 1950 to 1960, he is credited with participation in 8 grands prix, debuting on May 30, 1950. He won 1 race, achieved 4 podiums, and scored a total of 20 championship points.
Formula One Indy 500 results
| Season |
Driver_Number |
Output |
Grid |
Classification |
Points |
Note |
Report |
| 1950 |
23 |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
25 |
Ret |
0 |
Oil Pressure |
Report |
| 1951 |
25 |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
12 |
Ret |
0 |
Engine |
Report |
| 1952 |
18 |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
5 |
3 *PODIUM* |
4 |
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Report |
| 1953 |
3 |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
9 |
3 *PODIUM* |
2 |
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Report |
| 1954 |
1 |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
10 |
Ret |
0 |
Spun Off |
Report |
| 1955 |
8 |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
6 |
Ret |
0 |
Transmission |
Report |
| 1956 |
4 |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
13 |
2 *PODIUM* |
6 |
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Report |
| 1957 |
9 |
Epperly-Offenhauser |
13 |
1 *WON* |
8 |
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Report |
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