KEN MILES - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

Ken Miles (played by Christian Bale in the film) was the reason Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) found success on the track with his Shelby Cobras, and why Ford beat Ferrari with their GT40’s in the 1966 24 hours of Le Mans. From driving tanks on the beaches of Normandy, to running his own mechanic shop, Miles was known to do things his way. He built his own winning MG's and raced Porsche 550 Spyder's to podium after podium. His skills led him to becoming Carroll Shelby's Chief Test Driver and he was just getting started. So how did Miles go from being a high school drop out to almost being the first driver to ever win the Triple Crown? Join James as he gets you Up to Speed on Mr. Sidebite himself. This is everything you need to know on Ken Miles!




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[rajatghosh]

One of the most underrated drivers who is finally getting some face time

[pikejones]

I love how emotional James gets. You can tell the man is passionate about his work, vehicles, and the history of it all.

[OfcOMally]

After Ken Miles’s death, changes were made to the aerodynamics of the J car to reduce rear-end lift, and a steel roll cage was added. These changes saved Mario Andretti’s life in the 1967 Le Mans. Ken Miles’s legacy lives on through Mario’s legendary career.

[nu]

"did you see the movie?"

probably the best 2 hours and 30 minutes i ever had in my life

[PuLZz]

“7000 RPM is when life starts” Kenneth Miles R.I.P

[streetCan]

I literally cried when Shelby visited his home after Ken's death god knows how i stopped my tears 😢

[Nick-kyyn]

When I was a kid, I asked my dad who the best race car driver was during a LeMans race in the late 90’s. He told me there isn’t one. And i asked, why? He said; its Ken Miles, but he’s not racing here, he’s racing in heaven.

[mr.fusion]

No one would have done justice to this role like Bale. He makes you bond with the character. I cried when he died..

[harkaranbhullar]

FORD should release a Ken Miles edition for GT or Mustang atleast.. just to give tribute to him. Ford won because of Ken Miles... please ford do it

[jeffreyb]

Getting emotional retelling a tragedy 54 years after the fact. That's true love for the sport & the sportsman.

[louevilmetalhead]

“I wish my Daddy were alive to see this”

Such a good movie.

[beon]

Ken Miles is a legend. His legacy will continue in our hearts. Rest in peace legendary racer.

[yeuxdefer]

i never thought james would have my crying at 9am on a thursday

[gundamexiawong]

Women would cry while watching Korean romantic movies. Men would cry while listening the catastrophic story of Ken Miles.

[arthurcage]

Have two things:-
1. Ken Miles is legendary.
2. Fact that James Pumphrey gets emotional every-time, while telling facts about car, Tells how much dude really loves cars and everyone around it.

[MetalMorag]

The emotion that Pumphry shows from 19:50 on is some of the most passionate and heartbreaking stuff I've seen on youtube. He's different from most presenters and demonstrates deeper care for the subjects he's covering on a personal level. Thanks Donut for this type of motorsport coverage as well as your funner stuff, you are truly one of the best car and automotive channels on youtube today

[jon]

I’m not crying, that’s just the vtec g forces pulling tears out my eyes 😢

[wigglewigglevigil]

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[irishabhsahni]

“There’s a point at 7, 000 RPMs where everything fades.
The machine becomes weightless. It disappears.
All that’s left, a body moving through space, and time.
At 7, 000 RPM, that’s where you meet it. That’s where it waits for you.” ❣️

[FatherWaffle]

There absolutely will never be another Ken Miles.

True racing fans teared up along with James.

Thank you Ken