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Ken Miles (rechts vorne mit Helm) 24-Stunden-Rennen von Le Mans 1966: Der Ford GT40 Mk.II von Ken Miles und Denis Hulme im Rennen. Kenneth Henry Jarvis „Ken“ Miles (* 1. November 1918 in Sutton Coldfield; † 17. August 1966 in Riverside) war ein britischer Autorennfahrer.
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.
23. Aug. 2024 · There's another moment in Ford v Ferrari in the buildup to Ken Miles’ death that — while created with a heavy dose of creative license — underlines how complex Miles's relationship with his loved ones was due to his work, and why his death was such a tragedy.
13. Apr. 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.
Ken Miles. 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. Biography. Championship Seasons. Non-Championship Races. Teams.
Experience the heart-pounding climax of Ford's legendary battle against Ferrari as Ken Miles pushes the limits in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
21. Juni 2023 · Meet Ken Miles: The Man Behind the Legend in Le Mans '66. A Hollywood film with an English hero? Gordon Cruickshank profiles the remarkable Ken Miles, who laid the groundwork for Le Mans glory – only to see it snatched away. He was known as Teddy Teabag, says Charlie Agapiou.
14. Nov. 2019 · Ford v. Ferrari tells the story of Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles and their work to help Ford win Le Mans. We're taking time to appreciate Miles, a motorsport legend.
Official Nomination Bio. 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.
24. Nov. 2020 · A keen talent with a sharp tongue, Miles was not everyone’s cup of char – but Shelby knew that ‘Teddy Teabag’ was irreplaceable. 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.
