Sam Hanks

Class of 1931

SPORTS PLAYED PROFESSIONAL:
Professional Race Car Driver

HONORS / HIGHLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL:
1957 Winner Indianapolis 500. 
1940 Winner UFW Motor Sports Speedway. 
1946 Winner URA Blue Circuit Championship. 
1949 AAA National Midget Title. 
1958-1963 Pace Car Driver at Indianapolis 500. 
1958-1979 Director of Competition at Indianapolis. 
1984 Inducted into Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. 
1998 Inducted into National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. 
2000 Inducted into Motor Sports Hall of Fame.