Epperly
Sam Hanks
USA
born 13 July 1914 · died 27 June 1994
Career in numbers
Sam Hanks raced in 8 Grands Prix for 2 teams from 1950 to 1957; best result: P1 at the Indianapolis 500 1957.
1
win
4
podiums
20
points
8
starts
Milestones
Career
| Season | Team | Car number | Championship position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Epperly | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| 1956 | Kurtis Kraft | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| 1955 | Kurtis Kraft | 8 | – | 0 |
| 1954 | Kurtis Kraft | 45, 1 | – | 0 |
| 1953 | Kurtis Kraft | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| 1952 | Kurtis Kraft | 18 | 12 | 4 |
| 1951 | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | – | 0 |
| 1950 | Kurtis Kraft | 23 | – | 0 |
All races
Show all 9 races
| Year | Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Indianapolis 500 | Epperly | 13 | 1 |
| 1956 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 13 | 2 |
| 1955 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 6 | Retired |
| 1954 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | Retired |
| 1954 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 27 | 11 |
| 1953 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 9 | 3 |
| 1952 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | 3 |
| 1951 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 12 | Retired |
| 1950 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | Retired |
Teammates
Drivers who started for the same team in the same race, with the number of shared races.
- Johnnie Parsons · 8 races
- Fred Agabashian · 8 races
- Jack McGrath · 7 races
- Jim Rathmann · 6 races
- Andy Linden · 6 races
- Tony Bettenhausen · 5 races
- Jimmy Daywalt · 5 races
- Paul Russo · 5 races
- Art Cross · 5 races
- Bill Vukovich · 5 races
- Gene Hartley · 4 races
- Troy Ruttman · 4 races
- Pat Flaherty · 4 races
- Pat O'Connor · 4 races
- Bob Sweikert · 4 races
- Jimmy Davies · 4 races
- Jerry Hoyt · 4 races
- Rodger Ward · 3 races
- Duane Carter · 3 races
- Bill Homeier · 3 races
- Marshall Teague · 3 races
- Duke Dinsmore · 3 races
- Walt Faulkner · 3 races
- Jimmy Jackson · 3 races
- Mike Nazaruk · 3 races
- Duke Nalon · 3 races
- Johnny Boyd · 2 races
- Al Herman · 2 races
- Chuck Stevenson · 2 races
- Ray Crawford · 2 races
- Al Keller · 2 races
- Ed Elisian · 2 races
- Cliff Griffith · 2 races
- Cal Niday · 2 races
- Frank Armi · 2 races
- Larry Crockett · 2 races
- George Fonder · 2 races
- Ernie McCoy · 2 races
- Bob Scott · 2 races
- Carl Scarborough · 2 races
- Johnny McDowell · 2 races
- Chet Miller · 2 races
- Walt Brown · 2 races
- Cecil Green · 2 races
- Jimmy Bryan · 1 race
- Bob Christie · 1 race
- Gene Force · 1 race
- Eddie Johnson · 1 race
- Dick Rathmann · 1 race
- Eddie Russo · 1 race
- Johnny Thomson · 1 race
- Bob Veith · 1 race
- Jack Turner · 1 race
- Chuck Weyant · 1 race
- Jimmy Reece · 1 race
- Johnnie Tolan · 1 race
- Keith Andrews · 1 race
- Manny Ayulo · 1 race
- Travis Webb · 1 race
- Bill Holland · 1 race
- Jackie Holmes · 1 race
- Johnny Mantz · 1 race
- George Connor · 1 race
- Joe James · 1 race
- Bill Schindler · 1 race
- Carl Forberg · 1 race
- Mack Hellings · 1 race
- Lee Wallard · 1 race
- Joie Chitwood · 1 race
Favourite circuits
| Circuit | Wins | Podiums | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Sam Hanks been world champion?
Sam Hanks never won the Formula 1 world championship.