Ken Miles - Wikipedia
As an automotive engineer, he is known for developing the Ford GT40 along with driver and designer Carroll Shelby, which won at Le Mans in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. His and Shelby's efforts at Le Mans were dramatized in the 2020 Oscar -nominated film Ford v Ferrari.
List of 24 Hours of Le Mans records - Wikipedia
This is a list of records in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1923. This page is accurate up to and including the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ken MILES - Prize list & statistics - 24h-lemans.com
Full details of racing driver Ken MILES's record : statistics, results, news, photos and videos.
The REAL Story of the Twisted “Ford v. Ferrari” Finish at Le Mans …
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...
肯·迈尔斯 - 百度百科
肯·迈尔斯（Ken Miles，1918年11月1日-1966年8月18日），英国杰出的赛车工程师、车手，是1966年福特在勒芒24小时耐力赛夺冠的关键，他是福特GT40的研发者和赛车手。
Ken Miles And The True Story Behind 'Ford V Ferrari' - All That's ...
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. Still, even in death, Ken Miles was an unsung racing hero.
1966 24 Hours of Le Mans - Wikipedia
Two months later, Ken Miles died at Riverside while testing the next generation Ford GT40 J-Car, which became the Mk IV that won Le Mans in 1967. [15] [42] [49] In a race of attrition it was fortunate the big teams brought such quantity – only 3 of the 13 Fords finished and only the two GTs finished from the 14 Ferraris entered.
Ken Miles races, wins and teams - Motor Sport Magazine
Did Ken Miles win Le Mans? Between 1958 and ’63, Miles won 38 of 44 races he entered, also driving part-time for Sunbeam distributor Rootes. He was swiftly picked up by Carroll Shelby to test and race the Cobra – a partnership that was immortalised on …
Ken Miles at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1966
British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford's GT racing program. Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and he placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car later that year.
Ken Miles | Formula 1 Wiki | Fandom
In 1963, he became the chief test driver for Shelby-American, which led to drives in popular endurance races including the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 1966, Miles placed first overall in the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona.