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  1. Jan 9, 2020 · While the historical record regarding the famous race is a bit murky to say the least, there is evidence that Beebe and Ken Miles did clash, and it was Beebe's idea to have Miles slow down...

  2. Aug 3, 2022 · Miles is initially against this decision, continuing to set new lap records near the end of the race, but ultimately decides to let Ford have their way on the final lap, not aware that a technicality in the rules would wrest the first place trophy away from him and hand it to fellow Ford racer McLaren.

  3. Nov 12, 2019 · Though it's not in the movie, investigating the true story confirms that this actually happened. Gurney's car expired on the final corner and Ken Miles passed him, taking first place. Gurney then pushed his car across the finish line. His son, Alex Gurney, also a racer, portrays him in the Ford v Ferrari movie.

  4. Ken Miles' death in Ford v Ferrari isn't too far off from what really happened - though the movie changes some details for storytelling purposes.

  5. Mar 15, 2024 · In the case of Ken Miles in ‘Ford v Ferrari’, his ending was purposefully changed to showcase the degree of love he felt for his work, but furthermore, the risks he took to seek perfection. By adding certainty to the unknown technical malfunction he experienced, the filmmakers were able to show how easily something can go wrong in the field ...

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  6. Feb 5, 2020 · The story in a nutshell: Ferrari is set to be bought by Ford. The plan is rebuffed when the big boss Enzo Ferrari finds out that he’ll lose control of his precious racing team. And so Ford, as a corporate F-U to Ferrari, asks Carroll Shelby, played by Matt Damon in the film, the preeminent American race car builder of the time, to develop a ...

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  8. Despite some creative liberties, movie accurately depicts Ken Miles' contributions and sacrifices in lifting Ford to prominence in racing history.

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