Sam Hanks (born July 13, 1914, died June 27, 1994) was an American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1957. He won the race on his twelfth attempt, the most tries of any Indy winner, and announced his retirement from racing in Victory Circle. July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... June 27 is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 187 days remaining. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Indianapolis 500, 1994 An Indianapolis 500 racecar depicted on the Indiana state quarter The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, frequently shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, is an American automobile race held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is a museum for sprint car drivers. ... The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is a Hall of Fame and museum in Novi, Michigan for American motorsports legends. ...