Sam Hanks

Sam Hanks (born July 13, 1914 in Columbus, Ohio, United States – died June 27, 1994 in Pacific Palisades, California, United States) was a racing driver from the United States, who competed in the Indianapolis 500 during the 1940s and the 1950s. He won the 1957 Indianapolis 500, giving him one World Championship win. He is the only driver to compete at the Indy 500, then serve during World War II, and returning to race at the Speedway again. His 13 attempts before success at Indy remains a record to this day.
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==Formula One Career==
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	Points	Pos.
 	Merz Engineering 	 	0 	NC
 	Peter Schmidt 	 	0 	NC
 	Bardahl 	 	4 	12th
 	Bardahl 	 	2 	13th
 	Bardahl 	 	0 	NC
 	Jones & Maley Cars	 	0 	NC
 	Jones & Maley Cars	 	6 	7th
 	Belond Exhaust 	 	8 	8th
===Career Statistics===
===Race Wins===
Win Number	Grand Prix
1 	1957 Indianapolis 500
===Career Results===
==Notes==
Category:Indianapolis 500-only drivers
Category:1914 births
Category:1994 deaths
Category:United States Drivers
Category:1950 Début Drivers
Category:Kurtis Kraft Drivers
Category:Salih Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers