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Sam Hornish, Jr.

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The Resume

    (July 9, 1979- )
    Indy Racing League Champion (2001, 2002)
    Indianapolis 500 winner (2006)

Why he might be annoying:

    During the 2006 Indianapolis 500, he was penalized for leaving the pit too soon, damaged the fuel hose and ran over the feet of one of his crew members.
    He beat out fan favorites Michael and Marco Andretti to win the Indianapolis 500 in 2006.
    His garage at his house is 5400 square feet, larger than the typical house.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He won the Indy 500 from the pole.
    He received the Scott Brayton Award that is given to the Indy 500 competitor that exhibits the spirit of tenacity and friendliness towards his competitors.
    He took the lead of the Indy 500 for the final time with less than 300 yards left before the finish line.
    His winning margin of victory was .0635 seconds, the 2nd closest in race history.
    He gave owner Roger Penske his 14th Indy 500 victory and became the 10th different driver to win the Indy 500 for Penske.

Credit: FHgrad99


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 39 Votes: 51.28% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 48 Votes: 47.92% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 82 Votes: 59.76% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 171 Votes: 43.86% Annoying