@@adillakandi.r if the story is correct and the GT40's needed that much fixing to get them to race well, Shelby American is really the hero. Ford would have never done it without Carroll Shelby. I also would give a lot of credit though to whoever engineered the 427, that's really why those GT40's were even that fast and would last 24 hours.
I spoke to Pete Brock ( designer of the Cobra Daytona Coupe) recently. He was at “Shelby ground zero” for this whole time period. He said Shelby would not have been as successful as they were had it not been for Ken Miles. He said Ken put his heart and sole into the testing of the cars, and the GT40s were the result of his dedication.
@@maxmulsanne7054 WRONG! Ken Miles was 34 seconds ahead of the next driver and was ordered by Ford to slow down. He came in second on a TECHNICALITY, as in the event of a dead heat, the driver who traveled the longest from the starting grid was declared the winner. IN FACT, if Ken Miles hadn't been ordered to slow down he would have EASILY WON Le Mans by at least 34 seconds. How about YOU pick up a book and educate yourself schmuck.
You know I had never followed racing too intently. My uncle use to run/manage Ascot Speedway and the Corona Raceway here in SoCal back in the 70's. We had a blast as kids watching the stock car and crazy eight races. I also had a boss that I worked for about 20 years ago that was big into Nascar, etc. He knew Danica Patrick personally way before she became famous. We'd talk a lot about that stuff. He pitted for her crew and stood up for her as well. What I am getting at is, I always had an intrigue into the sport. Now in my 50's, I watched Ford vs Ferrari and was blown away! An amazing film in and of itself, but the historical facts from what I have been reading are pretty spot on. I am now a HUGE Ken Miles fan. From what I have gathered is he is one of the unsung heroes of the sport of racing. For his legacy, I am really happy for his family that he was brought to light. With all that said my wife and I now attend the Long Beach Gran Prix here in my town and have a blast as fans!
I don’t care what anyone says, Ken Miles was the star that blew everyone on the track away that day. He was robbed of his hard fought victory. Ken Miles and Ford won that race. Not Mclaren, not Ferrari.
If you love cars and racing, you hear about these historic races but to see them in real footage...is amazing. I think Ken would neen proud for the 50th anniversary return win at Le Mans
3:09 Miles (car no. 1) was ahead of Bruce ( car no. 2) and from 3:21 to 3:25 you see Miles slow down for car 2, so those who are just watching the finish line and telling Bruce won should see it
And Miles got docked because he was an idiot and kept pressing when it was not necessary. Case Closed. And before you go off on some stupid tirade like other imbeciles here have, go to the Ford website about this race.
Rubbish. At 03:09 was well after all Ford cars had been told to slow and hold station, but Miles ignored it and passed McLaren while McLaren was intentionally going slow. This is why you see Miles ahead of McLaren at 03:09 and was before the last stop. At the last stop, Miles was again told to keep it slow and hold station, which he reluctantly did.
@@Edgazx first time when Miles' speed and pace was a bad thing... have you seen the movie "Ford V Ferrari" (or "Le Mans '66")? There is one scene, where one of the marshals tells Shelby etc how changing your brakes erc is against the rules. Then Shelby tells him that they read their damn rule book. If they really read that, Shelby or Miles woulnd't have listened to Ford or Beebe
Wrong. You guys totally got misled by movie hype. Amon/McLaren slowed down - AS REQUESTED BY FORD - once the last Ferrari threat faded away. Beebe's statement on Ford's website makes that perfectly clear.
@@maxmulsanne7054Look, I agree, I agree, Ford made a 2021 video about Ken Miles and it's a tribute to Ken Miles and they painted a painting on today's Ford GT of Ken Miles' car, the Ford GT MK ll and it's not from Le Mans, it's the Ken's first victory car and ken's son, peter miles, was in that same video, which is an interview about peter's father, but anyway... even though ken is not part of this business, ford treats him like another legend who was part of it Ford another legend and I already know what it means based on the film's hype, but I'm also a child who can be said to know about motorsport, so don't try to think I'm stupid
Did the movie really change that Ken Miles didn't even cross the finish line first? I mean, there's seemingly actual pictures of the finish, how does this get changed? Great RUclips video though, appreciate it
Bebe had something personal against Miles... he wanted it to be more about him and the Driver (McLaren) that he chose... it was Bebe who ordered Miles to slow down so that all 3 Ford's cross at the same time
And today....Ford is nowhere while Ferrari still sells some of the most beautifully designed and powerful cars. Ferrari is still competing in Formula 1 while Ford couldn't make an engine to last one race.
Miles waited for the other two nobody was anywhere near him he had a two lap lead and he rolled out so they could catch him and then they stole the wind from him
Ken Mikes got ripped off but everyone knows he’s the winning driver. If Ford wanted 3 of their cars to drive past the finish line they should’ve let Ken finish the race then take one more lap for the 3 to cross but hindsight is 20-20. If the movie is true to life then thank Leo Beebe for that
You mean "idiotic" movie right? Because that was the false narrative - again by Hollywood (who can NEVER be trusted unless a production by Ron Howard).
Real Hero Of This Le Mans Race Is Ken Miles. No Any Doubt.🙏👍
Real hero of a movie. And that's it...
@@maxmulsanne7054 oh stupid
The real hero was engineer that design those mighty GT40
@@maxmulsanne7054 I dude who if he were still alive today would outdrive you so hard your girl would be sitting on his face.
@@adillakandi.r if the story is correct and the GT40's needed that much fixing to get them to race well, Shelby American is really the hero. Ford would have never done it without Carroll Shelby.
I also would give a lot of credit though to whoever engineered the 427, that's really why those GT40's were even that fast and would last 24 hours.
I spoke to Pete Brock ( designer of the Cobra Daytona Coupe) recently. He was at “Shelby ground zero” for this whole time period. He said Shelby would not have been as successful as they were had it not been for Ken Miles. He said Ken put his heart and sole into the testing of the cars, and the GT40s were the result of his dedication.
“You promised me the drive, not the win.”
Loved the "traditional" Le Mans starts.
2:35 godamnit that moment….
Ken Miles 🔥 the true winner and true legend
Pick up a book, and educate yourself for once.
@@maxmulsanne7054 WRONG! Ken Miles was 34 seconds ahead of the next driver and was ordered by Ford to slow down. He came in second on a TECHNICALITY, as in the event of a dead heat, the driver who traveled the longest from the starting grid was declared the winner.
IN FACT, if Ken Miles hadn't been ordered to slow down he would have EASILY WON Le Mans by at least 34 seconds.
How about YOU pick up a book and educate yourself schmuck.
@@maxmulsanne7054 how about you do exactly what you’re telling others to do
@@maxmulsanne7054 your girl educated me last night with all that brain she was giving me.
@@maxmulsanne7054 Wdym by that? Miles should have won
You know I had never followed racing too intently. My uncle use to run/manage Ascot Speedway and the Corona Raceway here in SoCal back in the 70's. We had a blast as kids watching the stock car and crazy eight races. I also had a boss that I worked for about 20 years ago that was big into Nascar, etc. He knew Danica Patrick personally way before she became famous. We'd talk a lot about that stuff. He pitted for her crew and stood up for her as well.
What I am getting at is, I always had an intrigue into the sport. Now in my 50's, I watched Ford vs Ferrari and was blown away! An amazing film in and of itself, but the historical facts from what I have been reading are pretty spot on. I am now a HUGE Ken Miles fan. From what I have gathered is he is one of the unsung heroes of the sport of racing. For his legacy, I am really happy for his family that he was brought to light.
With all that said my wife and I now attend the Long Beach Gran Prix here in my town and have a blast as fans!
1966. My favourite Le Mans of all time. Apart from 1967, 1989, 1994 and 1995. 1969 too.
How 1969 could not be on your list I can't imagine.
@@plantfeeder6677 1969 too.
Miles had orders to slow and wait for the others !
I change my mind, great little clip of race, thanks.
I don’t care what anyone says, Ken Miles was the star that blew everyone on the track away that day. He was robbed of his hard fought victory. Ken Miles and Ford won that race. Not Mclaren, not Ferrari.
What about denny hulme ?
Even the movie forgot about him
If you love cars and racing, you hear about these historic races but to see them in real footage...is amazing. I think Ken would neen proud for the 50th anniversary return win at Le Mans
3:09 Miles (car no. 1) was ahead of Bruce ( car no. 2) and from 3:21 to 3:25 you see Miles slow down for car 2, so those who are just watching the finish line and telling Bruce won should see it
And Miles got docked because he was an idiot and kept pressing when it was not necessary. Case Closed.
And before you go off on some stupid tirade like other imbeciles here have, go to the Ford website about this race.
Rubbish. At 03:09 was well after all Ford cars had been told to slow and hold station, but Miles ignored it and passed McLaren while McLaren was intentionally going slow. This is why you see Miles ahead of McLaren at 03:09 and was before the last stop. At the last stop, Miles was again told to keep it slow and hold station, which he reluctantly did.
Damn if Miles would've won...
Ngl if ken wasn’t Ford would have loose like all the other years before
I mean Bruce Mclaren Is a good driver but nothing compares to Miles
@@Edgazx and McLaren's win was because of the rules and Ford...
@@hunterxsimple3821 because he started a bit more far than miles in the start of the race
@@Edgazx first time when Miles' speed and pace was a bad thing... have you seen the movie "Ford V Ferrari" (or "Le Mans '66")? There is one scene, where one of the marshals tells Shelby etc how changing your brakes erc is against the rules. Then Shelby tells him that they read their damn rule book. If they really read that, Shelby or Miles woulnd't have listened to Ford or Beebe
Ken Miles 😔🏁
Sorry Amon/McLaren. They were the real deal. Whether you like it or not, "sports fan."
00:38 they included that crash in the movie
GREAT Footage!!!
We all know it was ken who truly won
No.
@@jonnobarrie1744Yes
Amon/McLaren you moron.
Dom said it don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile (or this case, a goddamn executive call) Winning is Winning 😅
@@akumassj7827that's true
Ken miles should not wait for the other Ford car
3:25 this frame tells us the story of million such people who were betrayed in their lives by the people they trusted the most.
1968 i went to the 12 hours of sebring race awesome
3:20 wtf dude miles was the one who slowed down...for bruce ....and amon ....
I was about to say the same thing?
@@wizzyincognito3782 This documentarian was paid by Le Mans I think.
Wrong. You guys totally got misled by movie hype.
Amon/McLaren slowed down - AS REQUESTED BY FORD - once the last Ferrari threat faded away. Beebe's statement on Ford's website makes that perfectly clear.
@@maxmulsanne7054Look, I agree, I agree, Ford made a 2021 video about Ken Miles and it's a tribute to Ken Miles and they painted a painting on today's Ford GT of Ken Miles' car, the Ford GT MK ll and it's not from Le Mans, it's the Ken's first victory car and ken's son, peter miles, was in that same video, which is an interview about peter's father, but anyway... even though ken is not part of this business, ford treats him like another legend who was part of it Ford another legend and I already know what it means based on the film's hype, but I'm also a child who can be said to know about motorsport, so don't try to think I'm stupid
@@maxmulsanne7054But Miles did slow down for McLaren though. He was ahead
injustice with Ken Miles
Get out of here, and stay with NASCAR, it suits your intelligence.
@@maxmulsanne7054 So you disagree with Carroll Shelby himself?
Safety obviously wasn't a concern back then lol
3:06 The OG Ken Miles R.I.P 😢💝💝
The picture of mclarens and miles car next to each other is golden
KEN MILES.
C’mon miles
Amon / McLaren's car (number 2) crossed the line first ... This is reality.
So glad safety has progressed dramatically since then. One false move and the driver is dead or they kill some spectators.
"This bloody door wont close!"
Denny Hulme too 👌
So, Bruce crossed the line first👍
Ken miles true winner
Lemans starts were dangerous
Did the movie really change that Ken Miles didn't even cross the finish line first?
I mean, there's seemingly actual pictures of the finish, how does this get changed?
Great RUclips video though, appreciate it
Who was the Clown in the Yellow Ford G.T. messing up the start for Everyone !
John Whitmore #8
A fucking forever legend Mr Ken miles 🫡
2:33 Is Jean-Claude Ogier... Missing an arm!?
“Car’s yours, Ken.”
Ken should’ve won
Should have. But he got stupid and the rest is history. Now live with it.
@@maxmulsanne7054 Why do you keep writing this utter bullshit?
3 Kiwi drivers in top 2 💪🏻
Bebe had something personal against Miles... he wanted it to be more about him and the Driver (McLaren) that he chose... it was Bebe who ordered Miles to slow down so that all 3 Ford's cross at the same time
Ford is the best car company ever formed
no
Neveerrr
cheating company 🤫
Que honra tem subir no podium e saber que o vencedor e o Ken miles
And today....Ford is nowhere while Ferrari still sells some of the most beautifully designed and powerful cars. Ferrari is still competing in Formula 1 while Ford couldn't make an engine to last one race.
Personally I would’ve given the trophy to Ken miles if I was out in that situation. Truly sad
The nightmare of faraari
Vintage are so iconic. I rather watch old le mans than nowadays. Too much machinery and electricity now made it so boring.
I did not know Bruce then goes and basically founds McLaren 😂. THE McLaren
McLaren was founded in 1963
@@jose_mereYh founded by Bruce McLaren himself
you can see miles slamming the door twice
Which is another reason why he lost the race.
@@maxmulsanne7054Nah he chose to slow down irl
3:24
Mclaren and Amon waiting for Miles?
In the movie they said Miles was ahead and waited for the other two Fords!
Ken Miles did really slow down for them
Aquele Ford gt 40 azul com laranja q fez a ferrari ficar no chinelo
Everyone here for Ken Miles huh? :D the same happened as they showwed in the movie.. he coiudnt close that damn door
Why the Ford GT from Miles have Startig Number 1?
He dont win last year.
Miles waited for the other two nobody was anywhere near him he had a two lap lead and he rolled out so they could catch him and then they stole the wind from him
This is completely different from how it happened in the movie..... they totally changed the start. Pretty lame.
It’s Hollywood, not a documentary
They apparently changed the start and the finish.. pretty disappointing now
0:59 the God Father watch Le mans
Ken Mikes got ripped off but everyone knows he’s the winning driver. If Ford wanted 3 of their cars to drive past the finish line they should’ve let Ken finish the race then take one more lap for the 3 to cross but hindsight is 20-20. If the movie is true to life then thank Leo Beebe for that
they did ken dirty *smh
i dont care what others say but bruce mclaren and chris amon were the real winners denny hulme and ken miles were the real second place
Ken milles
The year Ken Miles got robbed
They robbed Ken Miles
The race was stolen from Ken.
Its all because of leo bebe..
Bruce won by driving forward in front of miles
Ignorant of the context
Ad insta thumbs down
Ken Miles was cheated out of his win for some BS propaganda photo.
What is this idiotic commentary? Saying McLaren waited for Miles?
He did.
Don't believe what the movie told you.
You mean "idiotic" movie right? Because that was the false narrative - again by Hollywood (who can NEVER be trusted unless a production by Ron Howard).