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Apr 13, 2022 · The fame for Ken Miles after Ford’s victory over Ferrari at Le Mans 1966 was tragically short-lived. Two months later on August 17, 1966, he was killed test driving a Ford J-car at a California raceway. The car broke into pieces and burst into flames upon impact. Miles was 47.
- John Kuroski
Mar 20, 2024 · Directed by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari is a sports drama that tells the true story of car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who team up to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
- Sandy Schaefer
Nov 2, 2020 · While driving it at 200 miles per hour the Riverside International Raceway in California, Ken flipped the car over. It caught on fire, and Ken was immediately ejected and killed. His death took place just two months after the race that served as the subject of the Ford v. Ferrari film.
- Shannon Raphael
Jun 6, 2023 · Ken Miles, left, talks with Carroll Shelby during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Miles, in the eyes of many, had a win stolen from him that year. The winning assault of the Ford camp was “as...
Jun 21, 2023 · Gordon Cruickshank profiles the remarkable Ken Miles, who laid the groundwork for Le Mans glory – only to see it snatched away.
- Gordon Cruickshank
Nov 14, 2019 · This car won the first race in which it participated (Pebble Beach, 1953) and formed the basis for his being regarded as the finest under-1500-cc car driver in the West.
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Nov 24, 2020 · From SoCal small-car specialist to lining up at Le Mans - Ken Miles' racing journey. Ken Miles is a nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame. Paul Fearnley details his extraordinary rise from small beginnings to Le Mans legend.
