Sam Hanks vs Troy Ruttman F1 Stats
Sam Hanks and Troy Ruttman have started 6 Formula 1 races together, 3 of those as team mates at Kurtis Kraft and the rest in rival cars. Their head-to-head record is dead level at 3 finishes each.
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They started 6 races together, between 1950 and 1957. 3 of those as team mates at Kurtis Kraft.
| Sam Hanks | Driver Profile | Troy Ruttman |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Country | United States |
| Columbus, Ohio | Place of Birth | Mooreland, Oklahoma |
| Jul 13th 1914 | Date of Birth | Mar 11th 1930 |
| Jun 27th 1994: 79 years old | Date of Death | May 19th 1997: 67 years old |
| 8 | Season Entries | 8 |
| 9 | Car Number | 28 |
| Sam Hanks | Full Career Statistics | Troy Ruttman |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| 8 | Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries | 9 |
| 8 | Grand Prix StartsGP Starts | 8 |
| 20.00 | Total Points | 9.50 |
| 2.50 | Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP | 1.06 |
| 1 (12,5%) | Grand Prix WinsGP Wins | 1 (11,1%) |
| 0 | Pole Positions | 0 |
| 13.3 | Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid | 9.6 |
| 4 (50,0%) | Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums | 1 (11,1%) |
| 0 | Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| 4 (50,0%) | Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish | 2 (22,2%) |
| 11.2 | Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position | 16.9 |
| 4 (50,0%) | Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs | 4 (44,4%) |
| 1.502 | Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps | 822 |
| Sam Hanks | Key Career Landmarks | Troy Ruttman |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 Indianapolis 500 35 years, 321 days35y, 321d | First Race | 1950 Indianapolis 500 20 years, 80 days20y, 80d |
| 1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d | Last Race | 1960 Indianapolis 500 30 years, 80 days30y, 80d |
| 5th - 1952 Indianapolis 500 | Best Qualifying | 3rd - 1957 Indianapolis 500 |
| 1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d | First Win | 1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80d |
| 1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d | Last Win | 1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80d |
| 1952 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 322 days37y, 322d | First Podium | 1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80d |
| 1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d | Last Podium | 1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80d |
| 1952 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 322 days37y, 322d | First Points Finish | 1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80d |
| 1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d | Last Points Finish | 1954 Indianapolis 500 24 years, 81 days24y, 81d |
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Sam Hanks vs Troy Ruttman — Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won more races, Sam Hanks or Troy Ruttman?
Sam Hanks and Troy Ruttman are level on 1 win each.
Who has more podium finishes, Sam Hanks or Troy Ruttman?
Sam Hanks has more, with 4 podiums to the 1 of Troy Ruttman.
Who has the better win percentage, Sam Hanks or Troy Ruttman?
Sam Hanks has won 12.5% of all starts (1 from 8), Troy Ruttman 12.5% (1 from 8).
Who wins the head-to-head between Sam Hanks and Troy Ruttman?
It is level. In the 6 races they both started, each finished ahead 3 times.
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