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The Astonishing and Tragic Story of Ken Miles

The Astonishing and Tragic Story of Ken Miles

FromAuto/Motive


The Astonishing and Tragic Story of Ken Miles

FromAuto/Motive

ratings:
Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ken Miles
In the episode, I cover the life and racing career of Ken Miles, who worked closely with Carroll Shelby and Ford in the 1960s. A truly amazing race car driver and mechanic whos glory was stolen due to corporation rubbish! 
Thanks for Listening!
Music: 
Hero Down by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3868-hero-down
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources:
https://www.historicracing.com/driverDetail.cfm?driverID=7499
https://klemcoll.wordpress.com/2016/01/02/the-flying-shingle/#:~:text=Search-,The%20Flying%20Shingle,Willow%20Springs%20in%20February%201955.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/609639/ken-miles-race-car-driver-facts
https://drivetribe.com/p/ken-miles-the-true-story-of-the-X9rZfkWGTqyLEZtCcKOSbA?iid=dyUyEnYzToSuhFlO1SB7oQ
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutton_Coldfield
https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/august-1943/19/letters-readers-august-1943#miles
https://database.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/ken-miles
https://time.com/5730536/ford-v-ferrari-true-story/
Released:
Aug 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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