1957 Indianapolis 500

41st running of the Indianapolis 500 February 2025 41st Indianapolis 500 200px USAC May 30, 1957 Sam Hanks George Salih George Salih & Howard Gilbert2011 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Official Media Guide Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation/IMS Public Relations 2011 Statistics 176 English https://doctorindy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2011-Indy-500-Media-Guide.pdf 135.601 mi/h km/h on 3:41:14.25 Pat O'Connor 143.948 mi/h km/h on Sam Hanks (136) Mercury Turnpike Cruiser F. C. Reith Bill VanderwaterFox Jack C. The Illustrated History of the Indianapolis 500 1911-1994 Carl Hungness Publishing 4th 1994 22 English 0-915088-05-3 Louis H. Schwitzer 170,000170,000 Enjoy 'Near Perfect' 500-Mile Race https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5540229/ Don G. Campbell The Indianapolis Star 1 Newspapers.com May 31, 1957 June 2, 2017 1956 1958 The 41st International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 30, 1957. The event was part of the 1957 USAC National Championship Trail and it was the third race of the eight-race 1957 World Championship of Drivers. Sam Hanks won the Indianapolis 500 in his thirteenth attempt, the most such by any 500 winner.The 1941 Indianapolis 500 is included as a race competed by Hanks in the thirteen, but in that race, he had gotten into an accident one day before the race. It was decided to list him as a "DNS" in 33rd place. As such, 1957 was his 12th Indy 500 where he took laps; only Tony Kanaan, who won in 2013 in his 12th Indy 500 race, has matched Hanks. He retired from competition at Indy in victory lane.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=McoVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ehAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5457,296240&dq=sam+hanks&hl=en No More '500' Races for Hanks The Milwaukee Sentinel June 1, 1957 August 23, 2013 December 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210185004/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=McoVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ehAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5457%2C296240&dq=sam%20hanks&hl=en dead Contrary to popular belief, Hanks did not completely retire from racing until the end of the year. He skipped the Race of Two Worlds when his entrant withdrew,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=t5otAAAAIBAJ&sjid=qZ4FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5400,46037&dq=sam+hanks&hl=en Sam Hanks Puts $103,844 Prime Money in Bank Times Daily June 2, 1957 August 23, 2013 but competed in USAC Stock Car events later in the year, winning the event at Trenton,http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/usacstockraces.php USAC Stock Car Results Ultimate Racing History August 23, 2013 and finished third in points championships for 1957. Hanks received a record $103,844 purse, the first driver to win a $100,000 single-race payday. The total race purse was also a record, over $300,000 for the first time. Hanks won the race in George Salih's "Lay-down Offy". The Offenhauser engine was mounted on its side and shifted off-center. This was done in order to lower the center of gravity, reduce frontal area, and counterbalance the body roll in the turns. The car that Hanks drove for the win in 1957 would win back-to-back Indy 500s, with Jimmy Bryan piloting the very same chassis to victory again in 1958. Track improvements For 1957, the Speedway introduced a new state-of-the-art pit lane and brand new Master Control Tower to house broadcasting as well as timing and scoring. For the first time, the pit area was separated from the mainstretch by an inside wall. The pit lane was paved in concrete (the mainstretch remained brick), while a grass strip went the length of the pit road to accommodate pit crew sign board men. Flagging duties would be done from a station on the grass strip at the start/finish line, and eventually a small wooden platform would be constructed for the flagman to stand atop. USAC officials also stationed themselves on the new grass parapet (which would be removed after the 1993 race when the parapet was narrowed and paved with concrete, and pit road become asphalt except for the pit boxes). For the 1957 race, the field lined up in the pit area single-file, rather than the traditional eleven rows of three on the racing surface. On the pace lap, the field assembled into position, and was aligned for the green flag. By 1957, the field was now being taken around for two warm-up laps (one "parade" lap, and one "pace" lap), an increase over the single lap used previously. This single-file grid practice would eventually lead to confusion, and was utilized for only two years. Practice and time trials Time trials was scheduled for four days, but the second day was rained out. Rain affected practice days as well.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jW5gAAAAIBAJ&sjid=uHENAAAAIBAJ&pg=3889,4526089&dq=indianapolis+time+trials&hl=en Rain Damps Hopes For Time Trials Star-News May 24, 1957 January 10, 2016 Giuseppe Farina was the only European driver on the entry list for the race, however, he did not attempt to qualify. Farina had difficulty getting his car up to speed, and had experienced handling problems. On May 15, his teammate Keith Andrews stepped into his car for a test run, but crashed. Down the frontstretch, Andrews began to slide, and when he attempted to correct, the car backed into the inside wall separating the pit area. Andrews was crushed to death between the cowl and the fuel tank, but no fire broke out.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bAlSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=L3YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3436,129558&dq=indianapolis+time+trials&hl=en Keith Andrews Dies In Crash At Indianapolis St. Petersburg Times May 16, 1957 January 10, 2016 Farina withdrew after Andrews was killed, with no backup car to use.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=L21QAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RBAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7182,2881294&dq=indianapolis+time+trials&hl=en Driver Killed Testing Car for 500-Mile Race The Milwaukee Sentinel May 16, 1957 January 10, 2016 January 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160109090443/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=L21QAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RBAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7182,2881294&dq=indianapolis+time+trials&hl=en dead Saturday May 18 – Pole Day time trials Pat O'Connor qualified for the pole position. Showers delayed qualifying for nearly four hours, and at other points during the afternoon. A total of only nine cars completed runs.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QiQ_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=8k8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=1924,5925982&dq=indianapolis+time+trials&hl=en Weather Threatens Indianapolis Race The Windsor Daily Star May 24, 1957 January 10, 2016 O'Connor's speed of 143.948 mph was not a track record.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y8AaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xUUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6935,1820004&dq=indianapolis+time+trials&hl=en Pat O'Connor Wins Pole Positions In Time Trial Park City Daily News May 19, 1957 January 10, 2016 Troy Ruttman was on the track, and after a lap of over 144 mph, rain forced him to abort the attempt. He was able to get back out to the track, but had to settle for a speed of only 142.772 mph. The first rookie to make the field was Elmer George, the husband of Mari Hulman George, and son-in-law of Speedway president Tony Hulman. Sunday May 19 – Second day time trials The second day scheduled for qualifying was rained out. Saturday May 25 – Third day time trials Paul Russo (144.817 mph) was the fastest driver of the day, in one of the Novi Specials. Russo was the fastest qualifier in the field, as his speed was faster than the pole position time from the previous weekend. Sunday May 26 – Fourth day time trials Rain and winds plagued the final day of time trials. Twenty three cars entered the day looking to fill the final 11 positions. A total of 43 attempts were made, with 9 cars bumped. Tony Bettenhausen (142.439 mph) was the fastest driver of the day, driving one of the 500 hp Novi Specials. Bill Cheesbourg needed two cars to make the field. His first attempt was too slow. But late in the day, he got in Cliff Griffith's car, and at a speed of 141.565 mph, bumped Johnnie Parsons from the lineup.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y61UAAAAIBAJ&sjid=qjsNAAAAIBAJ&pg=3372,4522881&dq=indianapolis+time+trials&hl=en Starters decided The Leader-Post May 27, 1957 January 10, 2016 Qualifying results Grid RowInsideMiddleOutside112USA 1912 Pat O'ConnorSumar SpecialChapman RootKurtis 500G, Offenhauser143.948 mph km/h on88USA 1912 Eddie Sachs orange R silverPeter Schmidt SpecialPeter SchmidtKuzma, Offenhauser143.872 mph km/h on52USA 1912Troy Ruttman gold W silverJohn Zink SpecialJohn ZinkWatson, Offenhauser142.772 mph km/h on214USA 1912 Fred AgabashianBowes Seal Fast SpecialGeorge BignottiKurtis 500G, Offenhauser142.557 mph km/h on6USA 1912 Johnny BoydBowes Seal Fast SpecialGeorge BignottiKurtis 500G, Offenhauser142.102 mph km/h on5USA 1912Jimmy ReeceHoyt Machine SpecialFred SommerKurtis 500C, Offenhauser142.006 mph km/h on383USA 1912 Ed ElisianMcNamara SpecialLee ElkinsKurtis 500C, Offenhauser141.777 mph km/h on16USA 1912 Al KellerBardahl/Clancy SpecialPat ClancyKurtis 500G, Offenhauser141.398 mph km/h on23USA 1912 Elmer George orange R silverTravelon Trailer SpecialErnest RuizKurtis 500B, Offenhauser140.729 mph km/h on454USA 1912Paul RussoNovi Auto Air Conditioner SpecialNovi Racing CorpKurtis 500F, Novi SC144.817 mph km/h on10USA 1912 Johnny ThomsonD-A Lubricant SpecialRacing AssociatesKuzma, Offenhauser143.529 mph km/h on73USA 1912 Andy LindenMcNamara/Veedol SpecialLee ElkinsKurtis 500G, Offenhauser143.244 mph km/h on59USA 1912 Sam HanksBelond Exhaust SpecialGeorge SalihSalih, Offenhauser142.812 mph km/h on22USA 1912 Gene HartleyMassaglia Hotels SpecialHart FullertonLesovsky, Offenhauser141.271 mph km/h on1USA 1912 Jimmy BryanDean Van Lines SpecialAl DeanKuzma R, Offenhauser141.188 mph km/h on67USA 1912 Bob VeithBob Estes SpecialBob EstesPhillips, Offenhauser141.016 mph km/h on18USA 1912 Johnnie Parsons gold W silverSumar SpecialChapman RootKurtis 500G, Offenhauser140.784 mph km/h on77USA 1912 Mike Magill orange R silverDayton Steel Foundry SpecialGeorge WaltherKurtis 500G, Offenhauser140.411 mph km/h on719USA 1912 Jack TurnerBardahl SpecialPat ClancyKurtis 500G, Offenhauser140.367 mph km/h on43USA 1912 Eddie JohnsonChapman SpecialHarry Allen ChapmanKurtis 500G, Offenhauser140.171 mph km/h on3USA 1912 Don FreelandAnsted RotaryAnsted-Thompson RacingKurtis 500D, Offenhauser139.649 mph km/h on827USA 1912 Tony BettenhausenNovi Auto Air Conditioner Special Novi Racing Corp.Kurtis 500F, Novi SC142.439 mph km/h on31USA 1912 Bill Cheesbourg orange R silverSchildmeier Seal Line SpecialJ.S. DonaldsonKurtis 500G, Offenhauser141.565 mph km/h on8USA 1912 Rodger WardWolcott Fuel Injection SpecialRoger WolcottLesovsky, Offenhauser SC141.321 mph km/h on982USA 1912 Chuck WeyantCentral Excavating SpecialPete SalemiKurtis 500C, Offenhauser141.105 mph km/h on55USA 1912 Eddie RussoSclavi & Amos SpecialFred SclaviKurtis 500C, Offenhauser140.862 mph km/h on92USA 1912 Don Edmunds orange R silverMcKay SpecialRoy McKayKurtis 500G, Offenhauser140.449 mph km/h on1048USA 1912 Marshall TeagueSumar SpecialChapman RootKurtis 500C, Offenhauser140.329 mph km/h on57USA 1912 Jimmy DaywaltHelse SpecialH.H. JohnsonKurtis 500C, Offenhauser140.203 mph km/h on89USA 1912 Al HermanDunn Engineering SpecialHarry DunnDunn, Offenhauser140.007 mph km/h on1128USA 1912 Johnnie TolanGreenman-Casale SpecialLysle GreenmanKuzma, Offenhauser139.884 mph km/h on26USA 1912 Jim RathmannChiropractic SpecialLindsey HopkinsEpperly, Offenhauser139.806 mph km/h on95USA 1912 Bob ChristieJones & Maley SpecialJones & MaleyKurtis 500C, Offenhauser139.779 mph km/h onSources:http://www.champcarstats.com/races/195701.htm 1957 International 500 Mile Sweepstakeshttps://www.racing-reference.info/race/1957-01/UO Race Resultshttps://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500/history/historical-stats/race-stats/starting-grids/1957 Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2020-03-17 2020-06-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20200628152605/https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500/history/historical-stats/race-stats/starting-grids/1957 dead First alternate #33 - Billy GarrettFederal Engineering SpecialKurtis 500E, OffenhauserThe Talk of Gasoline Alley – 1070-AM WIBC, May 14, 2004 Failed to qualify #4 - George Amick orange R silverFederal Engineering SpecialSnowberger, OffenhauserToo slow #62 - Keith AndrewsFarina SpecialKurtis 500G, OffenhauserFatal accident #82 - Johnny Baldwin orange R silverCentral Excavating SpecialKurtis 500C, OffenhauserDid not qualify #45 - Bill CheesbourgLas Vegas Club SpecialKurtis 500G, OffenhauserToo slow, Qualified #31 #15 - Tony Bonadies orange R silverRay Brady SpecialKurtis 500C, OffenhauserPractice accident #81 - Tony Bonadies orange R silverCentral Excavating SpecialKuzma D, OffenhauserToo slow #59 - Bud Clemons orange R silverChiropractic SpecialShilala OffenhauserToo slow #49 - Ray CrawfordMeguiar Mirror Glaze SpecialKurtis 500G, OffenhauserToo slow #32 - Jimmy DaviesAnderson SpecialKurtis 500D, OffenhauserToo slow #62 - Giuseppe Farina orange R silverFarina SpecialKurtis 500G, OffenhauserCrashed by K. Andrews #71 - Johnny Fedricks orange R silverGdula SpecialKurtis 500C, OffenhauserDid not qualify #64 - Gene ForceShannon Brothers SpecialWatts, OffenhauserToo slow #58 - Andy Furci orange R silverRay Brady SpecialSchroder D, OffenhauserDid not qualify #31 - Cliff GriffithSeal Line SpecialKurtis 500G, OffenhauserDid not qualify #43 - Van Johnson orange R silverChapman SpecialKurtis 500G, OffenhauserDid not qualify #72 - Danny KladisMorgan Engineering SpecialMaserati, Maserati SCToo slow #84 - Danny KladisSafety Auto Glass SpecialMercedes, JaguarToo slow #25 - Jud Larson orange R silverJohn Zink SpecialWatson, OffenhauserToo slow #34 - Jim McWithey orange R silverFederal Engineering SpecialKurtis 500D, OffenhauserQualifying accident #32 - Cal NidayTrio Brass Foundry SpecialKurtis 500D, OffenhauserDid not qualify #98 - Johnnie Parsons gold W silverAgajanian SpecialKuzma, OffenhauserToo slow #92 - Leroy Warriner orange R silverMcKay SpecialKurtis 500G, OffenhauserDid not qualify #42 - Dempsey Wilson orange R silverMartin SpecialCurtis, OffenhauserToo slow1957 International 500 Mile Sweepstakes http://www.champcarstats.com/races/195701.htm ChampCarStats June 26, 2015http://www.champcarstats.com/races/195701.htm 1957 International 500 Mile Sweepstakes orange R silver = Indianapolis 500 rookiegold W silver = Former Indianapolis 500 winner Race summary First half On the backstretch during the pace lap, Elmer George hit the back of Eddie Russo's car, putting both cars out of the race before the start. Only 31 cars took the green flag. Polesitter Pat O'Connor took the lead at the start and led the first four laps. Troy Ruttman led laps 5–6. O'Connor re-took the lead for laps 7–9, but Ruttman led laps 10–11, until blowing the engine. Paul Russo took the lead on lap 12, and in the first twelve laps there had already been four lead changes between three drivers. Second half Sam Hanks took the lead for the final time on lap 135. Box score FinishGridNo.DriverChassisEngineLapsStatusPointsUSAC USAC Championship TrailWDC World Drivers' Championship 1 13 9 United States 1912 Sam Hanks Salih Offenhauser 200 135.601 mph 1000 8 2 32 26 United States 1912 Jim Rathmann Epperly Offenhauser 200 +21.46 800 71 1 3 15 1 United States 1912 Jimmy Bryan Kuzma R Offenhauser 200 +2:13.97 700 4 4 10 54 United States 1912 Paul Russo Kurtis 500F Novi SC 200 +2:56.86 600 3 5 12 73 United States 1912 Andy Linden Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 200 +3:14.27 500 2 6 5 6 United States 1912 Johnny Boyd Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 200 +4:35.27 400 7 28 48 United States 1912 Marshall Teague Kurtis 500C Offenhauser 200 +4:45.58 300 8 1 12 United States 1912 Pat O'Connor Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 200 +5:33.15 250 9 16 7 United States 1912 Bob Veith Phillips Offenhauser 200 +6:17.11 200 10 14 22 United States 1912 Gene Hartley Lesovsky Offenhauser 200 +7:10.12 150 11 19 19 United States 1912 Jack Turner Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 200 +7:56.07 100 12 11 10 United States 1912 Johnny Thomson Kuzma Offenhauser 199 -1 Lap 50 13 33 95 United States 1912 Bob Christie Kurtis 500C Offenhauser 197 -3 Laps 14 25 82 United States 1912 Chuck Weyant Kurtis 500C Offenhauser 196 -4 Laps 15 22 27 United States 1912 Tony Bettenhausen Kurtis 500F Novi SC 195 -5 Laps 16 17 18 United States 1912 Johnnie Parsons gold W silver Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 195 -5 Laps 17 21 3 United States 1912 Don Freeland Kurtis 500D Offenhauser 192 -8 Laps 18 6 5 United States 1912 Jimmy Reece Kurtis 500C Offenhauser 182 Throttle 19 27 92 United States 1912 Don Edmunds orange R silver Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 170 Spun Off 20 31 28 United States 1912 Johnnie Tolan Kuzma Offenhauser 138 Clutch 21 30 89 United States 1912 Al Herman Dunn Offenhauser 111 Accident 22 4 14 United States 1912 Fred Agabashian Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 107 Fuel Leak 23 2 88 United States 1912 Eddie Sachs orange R silver Kuzma Offenhauser 105 Fuel Leak 24 18 77 United States 1912 Mike Magill orange R silver Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 101 Accident 25 20 43 United States 1912 Eddie Johnson Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 93 Wheel Bearing 26 23 31 United States 1912 Bill Cheesbourg orange R silver Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 81 Fuel Leak 27 8 16 United States 1912 Al Keller Kurtis 500G Offenhauser 75 Accident 28 29 57 United States 1912 Jimmy Daywalt Kurtis 500C Offenhauser 53 Accident 29 7 83 United States 1912 Ed Elisian Kurtis 500C Offenhauser 51 Timing gear 30 24 8 United States 1912 Rodger Ward Lesovsky Offenhauser SC 27 Supercharger 31 3 52 United States 1912 Troy Ruttman gold W silver Watson Offenhauser 13 Oil leak 32 26 55 United States 1912 Eddie Russo Kurtis 500C Offenhauser 0 Accident 33 9 23 United States 1912 Elmer George orange R silver Kurtis 500B Offenhauser 0 Accident Sources:http://www.champcarstats.com/year/1957.htm 1957 USAC National Championship Trail gold W silver Former Indianapolis 500 winner orange R silver Indianapolis 500 Rookie All entrants utilized Firestone tires. 1 1 – Includes 1 point for fastest lead lap. Race statistics Lap Leaders Laps Leader1–4 Pat O'Connor5–6 Troy Ruttman7–9 Pat O'Connor10–11 Troy Ruttman12–35 Paul Russo36–48 Sam Hanks49–53 Johnny Thomson54–110 Sam Hanks111–134 Jim Rathmann135–200 Sam Hanks Total laps led Driver LapsSam Hanks 136Jim Rathmann 24Paul Russo 24Pat O'Connor 7Johnny Thomson 5Troy Ruttman 4 Yellow Lights: 31 minutes, 41 seconds Laps* Reason54–66 Jimmy Daywalt crash in turn 3 (12:45)76–80 Al Keller crash in turn 1 (5:35)110–119 Al Herman, Mike Magill crash in turn 4 (10:45)170–171 Don Edmunds spin in turn 3 (2:35)* – Approximate lap counts Race notes Fastest Lead Lap: Jim Rathmann – 1:02.75 Sam Hanks was the only driver in the field using the British made Lodge Spark Plugs. The other 32 drivers all had the American Champion brand installed.Champion's Champions at 100 Miles an Hour https://web.archive.org/web/20150620092447/https://home.comcast.net/~webspinner/dralstin/stories/Champion.htm June 20, 2015 Dick Rathmann qualified, but was mugged the night before the race. He was replaced in the car by Johnnie Parsons.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pvZbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FFQNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1296,3901594&dq=carburetion+day&hl=en Wheeling, dealing for final spot in Indy 500 is under way St. Joseph Gazette May 24, 1984 April 2, 2012 First Indianapolis 500 starts for Eddie Sachs, Mike Magill, Bill Cheesbourg, and Elmer George. Only Indianapolis 500 start for Don Edmunds. Last Indianapolis 500 starts for Sam Hanks, Andy Linden, Marshall Teague, and Fred Agabashian. Broadcasting Radio The race was carried live on the IMS Radio Network. Sid Collins served as chief announcer. The broadcast was carried by 302 affiliates, including Latin America. It reached 46 states and DC. The broadcast came on-air at 10:45 a.m. local time, fifteen minutes prior to the start of the race.Speedway Net Show Will Dominate Fare https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18048522/ Julia Daugherty The Indianapolis Star 11 Newspapers.com May 30, 1957 March 6, 2018 For the fifth years, the network featured announcers from the five major radio stations in Indianapolis (WISH, WIRE, WIBC, WFBM, and WISH). For 1957, the crew was expanded to eleven, with three new remote reporting locations. For the first time, there would be a reporter in each of the four turns, and a third pit reporter was added to help cover the recently lengthened pit lane. In addition, the booth announcers moved into the newly constructed Master Control Tower along the frontstretch.5 Radio Stations Broadcast '500' https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18048579/ Charles Brockman Charlie Brockman The Indianapolis Star 32 Newspapers.com May 30, 1957 March 6, 2018 Charlie Brockman conducted the winner's interview in victory lane. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network Booth AnnouncersTurn ReportersPit reportersChief Announcer: Sid Collins Driver Expert/garages: Floyd Davis Statistician: Charlie BrockmanTurn 1: Bill Frosch Turn 2: Bob Rhodes Backstretch: Bernie Herman Turn 3: Robin Bright Turn 4: Jim SheltonLuke WaltonGreg SmithGordon GrahamCharlie Brockman (victory lane) World Drivers' Championship F1 USA Indianapolis 500 1957 5 30 1957 3 8 1957 Monaco Grand Prix 1957 French Grand Prix File:Indianapolis Motor Speedway 1909-1956.svg Indianapolis Motor SpeedwaySpeedway, Indiana 2.500 4.023 200 500.000 804.672 Background The Indianapolis 500 was included in the FIA World Championship of Drivers from 1950 through 1960. The race was sanctioned by AAA through 1955, and then by USAC beginning in 1956. At the time the new world championship was announced and first organized by the CSI, the United States did not yet have a Grand Prix. Indianapolis Motor Speedway vice president and general manager Theodore E. "Pop" Meyers lobbied that the Indianapolis 500 be selected as the race to represent the country and to pay points towards the world championship.The Talk of Gasoline Alley 1070 WIBC-AM May 23, 2007The Talk of Gasoline Alley WFNI May 19, 2016 Drivers competing at the Indianapolis 500 in 1950 through 1960 were credited with participation in and earned points towards the World Championship of Drivers.The Talk of Gasoline Alley WFNI May 5, 2012 However, the machines competing at Indianapolis were not necessarily run to Formula One specifications and regulations.Capps Don Cameron Argetsinger Where Upon Our Scribe, Sherman, & Mr. Peabody Once Again Crank Up The Way-Back Machine for 1961.. AtlasF1 October 25, 2000 6 Rear View Mirror 43 http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2000/mal/mirror.html May 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120427115856/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2000/mal/mirror.html April 27, 2012 dead The drivers also earned separate points (on a different scale) towards the respective AAA or USAC national championships. No points, however, were awarded by the FIA towards the World Constructors' Championship. Summary The 1957 Indianapolis 500 was round 3 of 8 on the 1957 World Championship. The event, however, failed to attract interest from any of the regular competitors on the Grand Prix circuit. For the second year in a row, former World Champion Giuseppe Farina entered, but again struggled to get his car up to speed. He eventually withdrew after his teammate Keith Andrews was killed in a crash testing the car. Race winner Sam Hanks earned 8 points towards the World Championship. Despite not competing in any of the other World Championship events, Hanks finished eighth in the final season standings. World Drivers' Championship standings after the race Pos Driver Points 10px 1 Argentina Juan Manuel Fangio 17 10px 28 2 USA 1912 Sam Hanks 8 10px 27 3 USA 1912 Jim Rathmann 7 10px 2 4 France Jean Behra 6 10px 2 5 UK Tony Brooks 6Source:https://www.statsf1.com/en/1957/indianapolis/championnat.aspx Indianapolis 1957 - Championship • STATS F1 www.statsf1.com 18 March 2019 Note: Only the top five positions are included. USAC National Championship Trail standings after the race RankDriverPoints1 Sam Hanks 10002 Jim Rathmann 8003 Jimmy Bryan 7004 Paul Russo 6005 Andy Linden 500Source: Note: Only the top five positions are included. Gallery References 30em Notes External links Indianapolis 500 History: Race & All-Time Stats – Official Site Van Camp's Pork & Beans Presents: Great Moments From the Indy 500 – Fleetwood Sounds, 1975 500 Miles to Glory: Mercury LP record, 1957 1957 Indianapolis 500Sam Hanks 1957 1957 Monaco Grand Prix 1957 French Grand Prix 1956 Indianapolis 500Pat Flaherty 1958 Indianapolis 500Jimmy Bryan 135.601 130.840 mph(1954 Indianapolis 500) 135.875 mph(1959 Indianapolis 500) Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Category:Indianapolis 500 races Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500