The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA Formula One World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Sam Hanks participated in eight F1 World Championship races. He started on the pole zero times, won one race, set zero fastest laps, and finished on the podium four times. He accumulated a total of 20 championship points. Television appearance Hanks portrayed himself in the episode "The Comedians" of the CBS situation comedy Mr. Adams and Eve, starring Ida Lupino and Howard Duff. The episode aired on November 8, 1957. References 1914 births 1994 deaths Sportspeople from Columbus, Ohio Racing drivers from Ohio Racing drivers from Los Angeles Champ Car champions Indianapolis 500 drivers Indianapolis 500 winners AAA Championship Car drivers Formula One race winners National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees USAC Stock Car drivers