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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ken_MilesKen Miles - Wikipedia

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   Ken Miles stepping into Dolphin Mk.2, March 1961. Kenneth Henry Jarvis Miles (1 November 1918 – 17 August 1966) was an English sports car racing engineer and driver best known for his motorsport career in the U.S. and with American teams on the international scene. He is an inductee to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

   • Years of service: 1939–1945
   • Rank: Staff sergeant

   • Battles/wars: World War II

2. allthatsinteresting.com › ken-milesKen Miles And The True Story Behind 'Ford V Ferrari'

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   • Ken Miles’ Early Life And Racing Career. Born November 1, 1918, in Sutton Coldfield, England, not much is known about Kenneth Henry Miles’s early life. From what is known, he got his start racing motorcycles and continued doing so during his time in the British Army.
   • Developing The Shelby Cobra And Ford Mustang GT40. Even during his most active years as a racer, Ken Miles had money issues. He opened a tuning shop at the height of his dominance on the road that he eventually shuttered in 1963.
   • 24 Hours Of Le Mans: The True Story Behind Ford v. Ferrari. At Le Mans 1966, Ferrari entered the race with a five-year winning streak. As a result, the car brand only entered two cars in anticipation of another win.
   • Ken Miles, The Unsung Hero Of Le Mans 1966, Gets A Dig In At Ford. Not only did he develop the GT40, he also won the Daytona and Sebring 24-hour races driving a Ford in 1966.

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4. www.distractify.com › p › how-did-ken-miles-die-inHow Did Ken Miles Die in Real Life? The Driver Died Back in 1966

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   Nov 2, 2020 · In August of 1966, Carroll decided to work on the J-car again, and Ken became the primary testing driver. 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 ...

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5. screenrant.com › ford-ferrari-movie-ken-milesHow Ken Miles Really Died (& Why Ford v Ferrari Changes It)

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   Mar 20, 2024 · In Ford v Ferrari, rather than ejecting Ken Miles after an unexplained fault, his Ford test car crashes after experiencing brake failure. He is killed in the ensuing fire, resulting in the Ken Miles death scene. Miles was the second test driver to be killed while testing a J-car in the span of five months, with the previous driver, Walt Hansgen ...

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7. www.motorsportmagazine.com › drivers › ken-milesKen Miles races, wins and teams | Motorsport Database - Motor ...

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   Until Ford v Ferrari, Ken Miles was the unsung mastermind of Ford's 1966 Le Mans victory. Here's the full story of the World War II veteran turned legendary race driver and car developer who lost his life too soon. Ken Miles was crucial to Ford’s triumph at Le Mans in 1966, having developed and raced the Ford GT40, as depicted in the film ...

8. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 609639Ken Miles Race Car Driver Facts | Mental Floss

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   Jan 20, 2020 · Here are 10 fascinating facts that you won’t find in Ford v Ferrari. 1. Ken Miles started racing when he was just 11 years old. Ken Miles was born on November 1, 1918 in Sutton Coldfield ...

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   How did Ken Miles die?

   • 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. Still, even in death, Ken Miles was an unsung racing hero.

   Ken Miles And The True Story Behind 'Ford V Ferrari'

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   Did Ken Miles die in Ford v Ferrari?

   • Ken Miles' Death Was Featured in 'Ford v. Ferrari' — How Accurate Was It? The 2019 film Ford v. Ferrari w as filled with drama, suspense, and extreme risk-taking, and it was based on the 1966 race between the two car manufacturers over who could make the better vehicle.

   How Did Ken Miles Die in Real Life? The Driver Died Back in 1966

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   How old was Ken Miles when he started racing?

   • 1. Ken Miles started racing when he was just 11 years old. Ken Miles was born on November 1, 1918 in Sutton Coldfield, England, a town located less than 10 miles north of Birmingham. At the ripe old age of 11, Miles started motorcycle racing on a 350 cc Triumph bike.

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   Was Ken Miles a driver or a mechanic?

   • Ken Miles saw himself as a mechanic first and a driver second. Though he’s most remembered as a driver, Miles saw himself first and foremost as a mechanic. In A.J Baime’s book, Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans, Miles is quoted as saying “I am a mechanic.

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10. time.com › 5730536 › ford-v-ferrari-true-storyThe True Story Behind Ford v Ferrari | TIME

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    Nov 15, 2019 · The True Story Behind the Movie <i>Ford v Ferrari</i> ... Ken Miles was a race car driver hired by Shelby as a test driver Ken Miles at 12 Hours of Sebring, Sebring International Raceway, 27 March ...