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 …

Aug 23, 2024 · Ken Miles has received several posthumous awards and recognitions from the racing world in the 21st century, showing how the impact he had on the sports and his achievements are …

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 …

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 …

Apr 13, 2022 · After leading Ford to victory over Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 1966, Ken Miles died just two months later while testing race cars in Riverside, California.

Dec 4, 2024 · Ken Miles was a British tank commander turned racing driver, born on November 1, 1918, in Sutton Coldfield, England. He played a crucial role in the development of the Ford GT40, …

Jan 20, 2025 · Ken Miles died on August 17, 1966, at Riverside International Raceway in California. He was testing the Ford J-Car, which was a new race car built for speed and new ideas.

Biography: Ken Miles was a British sports car racing engineer and driver known for his work with American car designer Carroll Shelby and his pivotal role in the development of the Ford GT40, …

Discover Ken Miles, the legendary English race car driver and engineering genius. Learn about his Hall of Fame career, military service, and impact on motorsports.

Kenneth Henry Miles (Ken Miles), born November 1, 1918, in Sutton Coldfield, England, distinguished himself as a rare hybrid of elite race car driver and pioneering automotive engineer. His legacy …