Home Formula one racers Sam Hanks Sam Hanks Formula one racer Sam Hanks (July 13, 1914 – June 27, 1994) was an American racecar driver who won the 1957 Indianapolis 500. He was a barnstormer, and raced midget and Championship cars. Personal facts Birth dateJuly 13, 1914 NationalityUnited States Date of deathJune 27, 1994 facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Formula one racer championships0 fastest lap0 first race1950 Indianapolis 500 first win1957 Indianapolis 500 last race1957 Indianapolis 500 last win1957 Indianapolis 500 podiums4 poles0 races8 wins1 Topical connections A. J. FoytNascar driver Al UnserNascar driver A. J. AllmendingerNascar driver Butch GillilandNascar driver Bill AmickNascar driver Adam PettyNascar driver Sam Hanks on Wikipedia Sam Hanks