Ken Miles - Wikipedia
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.
How Did Ken Miles Die in Real Life? The Driver Died Back in 1966
2020年11月2日 · 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.
Ken Miles And The True Story Behind 'Ford V Ferrari' - All That's ...
2022年4月13日 · 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 - Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Ken Miles survived World War II at the controls of a British Army tank only to perish behind the wheel of a prototype race car, but not before winning the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours of Sebring and many other sports car races in a variety of machines. He also played a key role in turning Carroll Shelby's Cobra into a race-worthy machine.
Ken Miles races, wins and teams - Motor Sport Magazine
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 - TheShelbyCars.com
Ken won 14 straight races in 1953 in SCCA racing. He was the driver to beat in the 1.5 liter class. Miles had such a great driving reputation, he got the chance to return to England in 1955 to drive at LeMans. That particular LeMans race proved to be the deadliest LeMans of all times.
Ken Miles Was an Unsung Racing Hero - Ford v. Ferrari - Road & Track
2019年11月14日 · Ken was killed at Riverside Raceway on Aug. 17 while testing one of the Ford J-car prototypes. The testing program that was being carried out was to determine whether the J-car was suited for...
Ken Miles - Racing Green Magazine
It is a scorching August 17, 1966, the chief test driver Ken Miles is behind the wheel of the J-car on the Riverside circuit, the Shelby America test track when at the end of the 1.6 km track, driving downhill at a speed of about 200 miles per hour (about 320 km/h) he suddenly loses control of the car that veers off the track at dangerous ...
Unraveling The Legacy Of Ken Miles: The Unsung Hero Of Automotive Racing
2024年12月8日 · Ken Miles was a name that echoed through the hallowed halls of automotive racing history. Born in 1918, this British-American race car driver is celebrated not just for his remarkable talent behind the wheel, but also for his significant contributions to the …
Ken Miles: The Legendary Race Car Driver Who Pushed Limits
2024年12月12日 · Ken Miles was not just a name in the world of motorsports; he was a force of nature that redefined the very essence of racing. Known for his exceptional driving skills and relentless pursuit of perfection, Miles left an indelible mark on …