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.
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.
“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.” ❣️
Dont know where this is from, it may be from the movie, or a quite by someone related to this story, or where ever its from. But as a automobile enthusiast. Alleged street racer, and as a person who has been in absolute unconditional love with anything with wheels and a motor, this is deeply touching and beautiful in its simplistic description of how all people who love every aspect if cars, driving and euphoric feeling of speed, and danger of high speed driving and the noises and smells that come with it as well. *host note* I'm stoned and emotional lol
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
I was emotional with you man.... My dad met Ken, through Lloyd Ruby back in the early 60's as a young teen, I've seen test reels Ken driving and just how much of an engineering genius Ken Miles was.... We will never have another Ken Miles, that's what my dad always says, even to this day, I watched Ford v Ferrari him, I've honestly never seen my dad so emotional about a movie in my 37 years of life... My dad told me he cried when he heard the news of Ken dying, and he shed a tear when Shelby died, he was also at Lloyd Ruby's funeral in 2009, I would've gone but I was in Iraq at the time..... The race world, even as big as it is, is a very close net group of friends and family no matter which part of racing.... Thanks for this one James
Have you ever heard of Bob McLean or Walt Hansgen? No? They both died while driving GT40s less than five months before Miles. No tears for them... No offense, but the MOVIE made Miles a legend. In reality, his death was treated just like the other two GT40 deaths.
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.
Ken Miles was an amateur driver compared to the 3-New Zealanders in the other two cars. He drove a few races in the US. Denny Hulme drove in F1, LeMans, CanAm and Indy. Won Races all over the World. Ken Miles was not qualified to carry Denny's lunch box!
Cries after movie ends Cries again when James started teary eyed wonders why I never heard of this legend before wonders why Ford never release any Ken Miles special
I cried when I watched the movie, it was a strangely sad feeling that I haven't felt before, probably a mix of Regret, sadness and respect all at the same time.
I love how emotional James gets with these stories. Reminds me of how he did the same thing when he talked about Lemans the first time with the video about Caroll Shelby. Keep on bein' awesome, Pumps.
JazzNazz It’s a national pride, I love ford with all my heart, if someone told me to choose between any Ferrari or Aston Martin and a 1969 Mustang I’d choose the mustang every time.
the emotion at the end when James was speaking about Ken's final drive was just heart breaking. I understood the upset watching the film, but to see an American get so upset about the death of an English driver really hit home. We're all car guys and girls no matter we're from. A great video as always James. RIP Ken, keep yourself racing above xx
When I watched this movie, besides how the story was great, I was convinced that the camera angles and this type of movie were gone forever and replaced with superheroes and special effects. When I watched it I gained my hope again :)
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Ken Miles, was a good driver, a good development driver. He gave good feedback, and could translate the cars, behavior to the engineers. There were a lot of talented people who worked on that program, and few received the recognition they probably deserved. The only real promoter was Shelby, and consequently, he received the lions share of the credit. Holman Moody, their staff, Don Frey, Mose Nowland just a couple of people of the many at Ford who proudly worked on the car. Racing is a tough way to live, and it was very dangerous back in the 60s. Ford engineering thought very highly of Ken Miles, and his death, really deeply hurt, many.
@@Kdog307 How do you figure? The engine was Ford from the beginning with the Lola Mk6 before the merger. In 1963 work began on Ford GT40 that was loosely based on the Lola GT. Once Shelby got involved it became a winner.
Ken Miles was a wonderful person who achieved Greatness from small Beginnings, he had accomplished so much, and made his name known in the Motor Sport Racing World. I hope I can live up to his example, Thank You, Ken Miles, you will always be missed.
You know that James puts his entire heart and soul and effort into an episode when he starts to legitimately cry at the end of it. Well done James, and well done Ken Miles.
I can’t get over the unbelievable amount of emotion that JAMES put into telling Ken Miles story.... his emotional story telling is so incredibly good that it makes a great story into a ICONIC STORY!
@@victoralley708 honestly seemed like real tears to me man. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if James actually started crying and got emotional. He’s just that kind of guy and we love him for that
I'm not crying YOU'RE crying......how am I not supposed to cry Ken was such a great driver and teamplayer, and it all just ended right then and there doing the thing he loved most driving cars on a track
I think that the fact that Ford stealing their win is more saddening and heartbreaking than his death. If he did win the triple crown, he would've got fired by ford, but after that performance surely people like Ferrari and Porsche would have hired him, and therefore he most likely wouldn't have died
ken is a better man than i. i woulda took that win. no way in hell would i BUST MY ASS getting from last place to first, being first in the last 2 big races and be told i have to slow down for 2nd and 3rd. shoulda kept up. and theres always next year. shame on forrd for even asking. it shows how little respect he had for his drivers and how they feel.
"There will never be another Ken Miles." He is my all time hero. I aspire to be even a fraction of what Ken was. I have an intense passion to go fast... to understand the magnificent harmony that is an engine... to understand cars like he did... "There will never be another Ken Miles."
The times I've cried past to present. 1. The ending of the movie Heat. 1996. 2. My dog, Costello, passing. Miss you buddy. 2017 3. Eddie Van Halen passing. Yesterday. 4. Today watching this wookie break down.
Knowing what happened with Ken Miles broke me as well. Then discovering the very man who I looked up to for guitar, not for the drugs or smoking, but for the pure talent Eddie Van Halen had shown the world...I cried so much
Ken is my hero. His unrelenting determination and unmatched connection to whatever machine he was driving inspired me to race and build cars. I start my first season of racing my home built car, nicknamed the Carbon 3 by my little brother, next year. and its all thanks to Ken Miles and his legacy.
Even to his last days, Shelby was heartbroken over the loss of his friend. I got to see one of Ken's Cobras when the Museum first opened and you could feel his influence and his pride in that car, and Shelby had a tear in his eye and a smile on his face when he touched it. Gave it a gentle pat, and turned away. I was a thirteen year old kid when I saw that, and I will never forget it.
James, I want to tell you, “I love you.” No gimmicks there. You are a little older than my son but you really remind me of him...funny, quick witted, and animated when appropriate, yet understanding, deep, and sympathetic to the times, situations and personalities of others. He has a warm beautiful humanity and understands he is being a real man whether he is welding a roll cage into a friend’s dirt track car or hugging that friend and crying because his friend’s family pet passed away. I’m sure all your regular viewers will get it...you remind me of my son -> I am the proudest father on the planet. Stay you young man. PS-be an example to your son and one day, just as I am regarding MY son, you will be super proud of Nolan too! Ha ha!
Mclarens car was put on rubbish tyres to slow him down. After 3 pitstops more in the first 6 hours than miles car (to change tyres) Mclaren jumped up and down till he was given the same tyres as miles. Mclaren then raced his way back to be on the same lap as Miles at the end, At daytona Mclaren was ment to win but Miles ignored team orders and took the win. So, Bruce won at le Mon. No questions asked.
I watched the movie just 2 days after it’s release My respect towards this man is beyond what I could ever describe in words Thank you Donut Media for giving him the recognition he very well deserves
I've recently had a resurgence of interest for cars after so many years thanks to channels like Donut Media and Chris Fix. Watching this video after having seen Ford V Ferrari makes me greatly appreciate Ken Miles even more, he was the true badass and king if the grease monkeys, what Caroll Shelby said was true, we will never have anyone like him, Ken Miles was the ultimate, such a cool dude. Thanks for this James, I got a little teary eyed as well on the last part.
I've watched this video multiple times, I've watched the movie four times and I've cried in the endings of all of them. What a remarkable and overlooked character in the world of motorsports. He went too soon. R.I.P Ken Miles
@@codemy666 well, the GT40 livery is actually a sponsorship livery of the Gulf oil company, so it might not be possible unless they do a partnership together. Alternative would be having the car have that light blue color with a hint of orange around the car, but not exactly like the Gulf livery
Well, considering how Steve Mcqueen got a Mustang in homage to his name, i can't see why Ken can't have one. Besides, Ford GT : Miles edition sounds good on paper.
Dude, I loved the film and felt really sad when Ken died, especially seeing his little boy watching his fathers demise. Seeing you break up over it validates my belief in mankind. Thank you brother, the world lost a true legend when Ken Miles left us.
The Daytona coupe has a great Discovery Channel documentary “ America’s greatest race car” but can’t find anymore. Adam Corolla and his media company making those awesome documentaries might do they Daytona Coupe and Pete Brock. It’s such an amazing American underdog story.
ME: clicks this video. James in video: watch "Ford v Ferrari" ! ME: Watches movie right away, and loves it! ME: Unpauses this video after watching movie !!!!!!
Ken Miles was a giant amongst drivers but Donut should also do a video on another driving gift Mr Jim Clark. Easily the greatest car racer ever...no one has ever come close to his level of winning. Jim Clark would race 65 races per year and win most of them all in different cars, different events all over the planet from England to USA to Australia and back to England all in a span of a week.....this guy would literally go from airport to race then back to the airport to race half way across the world a day later. - Look him up ....here's Richard Hammond explaining Jim's monstrous drive. ruclips.net/video/9pJ11eQY9Ok/видео.html
@@KingPepeLePew I remember watching this when it was first on thinking "how had I never heard of Jim Clark before?" It's a true shame he didn't live long enough to reach the fame and glory that other drivers were able to achieve
I never thought that James would get so emotional at the end, ken miles was an extraordinary driver, and no one will be just like him, Rest In Peace ken...
There’s so many stories of great drivers but kens is the only one to make me cry, He had put so much hard work into everything he did and he is barley recognized by anyone and on top of that he died way to soon.
I cried after watching the movie...... Then I cried again watching James in tears...... After finishing the movie I felt Sad, Rage, Anger ...... many emotions rushed into me....... RIP Ken...... You were a legend
The Gaming person I had no idea how Ken Mile’s life ended, and when I saw this movie yesterday for the first time, I teared up for the first time. Movies never do this to me, and I’m not even a huge car fan.
Me and my dad went to see this at our local cinema. We share a strong passion for cars, motorsports and mechanics so this movie was right up our street. Plus we hadn't spent a day together for a long time so it was a perfect opportunity. We absolutely loved it. I had a huge smile as the GT40 won Le Man and a tear rolled down my cheek as he would die in testing. I looked over to my dad and he was the same. Both Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby are legends and their car is an icon. Making this movie a masterpeice. The cast was superb, the storyline was gripping and the actual racing was soooo cool. I immediately bought the movie when it released and have the movie poster on my desk wall. When James cried, I felt it. Like many others did too no doubt. Carry on Donut. You legends.
If McClaren was a real racer and a decent human being, he would never have excepted that first place victory that day. I would never be able to keep that trophy or look at it.
@@WilliamDye-willdye Bruce must have kept his car few inches Back from Ken Miles car, all 3 cars should have cross finish line In real order. So that their standings are clear and according to the Rules
I love your passion. To see you in tears when recounting Ken's death, well, was overwhelming. My partner came with me to the local cinema to watch the film. She was most definitely not a motor racing fan, but loved the movie. She is now a big fan of Ken, as most of us are. 'You told the story of Ken in a compelling and touching manner. Thankyou.
I never thought I'd be getting emotional with the host of a car show about a racing driver/engineer that I never hear of. This is the day. I appreciate your existence, Mr. Pumphrey.
Story: Russia wants a people's car, so a government car company gets an agreement with Fiat to build the 125 their way. The resulting car is sold for decades, mostly unchanged, becomes a meme.
@@dexterhochstetler3727 wrong. first lada was based on fiat 124 with production license. its pretty much same looking but better engine and suspension. the double headlighted lada was based on 125 special and it had 1500cc engine. which, if i know its not that powerful as fiat's :D the motor is all the same in every RWD Lada, only stroke is different sizes, later it got fuel injections system and stuff like that in 90's. i have heard that they still produce somewhere these 2105 or 2107 lada. which is all the same as in the 80's except ignition and fuel injection systems.
@@dexterhochstetler3727 ALSO it was not russian's car because they didnt make and sell them to russians, they sold them into europe and finland only, some of them got to canada and britain too. maybe somewhere else. very least of them was used by russians in 70-80's. then we (finnish people) sold most of our ladas to russians and estonians. and now they are coming likely back :D
I think this video is vital because it add more details to Ken Miles life than the film Ford vs Ferrari alone. I just can't believe how much of a pheonamena this man, this driver was, thanks to you.
I can't believe this story man, when I saw the movie I thought it was a movie story, but Jesus Christ, this guy loved driving, just like I do and yes, yes, it also brings tears to my eyes.
One of the most underrated drivers who is finally getting some face time
To true
Grossly underrated, and totally shafted by FORD. Man was a genius.
Well i cried.. a bit
the bloody door won't close !!
@Ed Berger - The ACO governing body is the proper organization to blame for this fiasco, not Ford!
I love how emotional James gets. You can tell the man is passionate about his work, vehicles, and the history of it all.
He is is extremely passionate about cars and racing, I love that he lets his emotions pour out when he talks, he is a genuine person. :)
I cried with the man. I'm at work right now, on lunch and the waterworks came down.
@@DreDaRealest #metoo good thing im alone right now.
@@DreDaRealest why you cut so many onions for your lunch?
Very passionate about sponsorships and money of course.
"did you see the movie?"
probably the best 2 hours and 30 minutes i ever had in my life
That movie was something else.
not just 2 hours 30 mins for me it was 10 hours i’ve watched it 4 times already
Rush is a better movie imo.
@@Boris_V "Rush"? Please elaborate, I haven't heard of it.
literally. idk if anything will ever top it. even outside of "car movies" bc it clearly takes the cake in that category for the rest of time
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.
Steel roll cage? Hahaha...was it pig iron? haha
Even in death, Ken Miles improved the GT40. What a legend
@@DigitalDNA what are you talking about?...
@@DigitalDNA What?
@@harrisonmurphy2424 ,
He's trolling you.
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.
😭 I’m not crying you’re crying
Nick 488 bro who’s cutting onions rn
Garrett probably the USSR
Who is chopping the unions here 😭
🥺
“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.” ❣️
Dont know where this is from, it may be from the movie, or a quite by someone related to this story, or where ever its from. But as a automobile enthusiast. Alleged street racer, and as a person who has been in absolute unconditional love with anything with wheels and a motor, this is deeply touching and beautiful in its simplistic description of how all people who love every aspect if cars, driving and euphoric feeling of speed, and danger of high speed driving and the noises and smells that come with it as well.
*host note* I'm stoned and emotional lol
@@dylansnellgrove907 It's from movie Ford v Ferrari. I know how you feel. ❣️
That was such an awesome quote.
Dylan Snellgrove
i feel you man. shit made my eyes water
“And it asks you one very important question, who are you” RIP to a legend among racers, there will never ever be another driver like ken miles
“7000 RPM is when life starts” Kenneth Miles R.I.P
You dont feel anything.. but you feel freedom.
Rip Ken miles
7000+ go like hell
My car redlines at 6100. 💀
@@robwes9227 jokes on you mine goes 2600 rpm
@@basicallystupid9008 mine goes 34 😂😂
No one would have done justice to this role like Bale. He makes you bond with the character. I cried when he died..
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
I support that!!!!!
Mustang is a housewife car - ken miles
...brilliant thought - wonder if ford has the balls to do it
This is legitimately a GREAT idea.
harkaran bhullar they would end up doing it on the mach e to sell more 😔
I literally cried when Shelby visited his home after Ken's death god knows how i stopped my tears 😢
Me too...
It was so hard to not cry
with the same tool he had frame years ago wich ken trow it at him
That scene :- ruclips.net/video/hiMK4Ssi-s4/видео.html
Respect!
Getting emotional retelling a tragedy 54 years after the fact. That's true love for the sport & the sportsman.
Big factss
In my book, he IS the first triple crown winner
xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
if you think those are genuine tears you are so frkn naive...
Bobby Krumov okay troll
@@Apollo5752353 okay sheep
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
I was emotional with you man.... My dad met Ken, through Lloyd Ruby back in the early 60's as a young teen, I've seen test reels Ken driving and just how much of an engineering genius Ken Miles was.... We will never have another Ken Miles, that's what my dad always says, even to this day, I watched Ford v Ferrari him, I've honestly never seen my dad so emotional about a movie in my 37 years of life... My dad told me he cried when he heard the news of Ken dying, and he shed a tear when Shelby died, he was also at Lloyd Ruby's funeral in 2009, I would've gone but I was in Iraq at the time..... The race world, even as big as it is, is a very close net group of friends and family no matter which part of racing.... Thanks for this one James
Thank you for your service and Ken will never be forgoten
No u weren't, and no ur dad didn't
@@TechTokOffical so what do you gain from being so negative?
@@TechTokOffical how do you know
@@TechTokOffical tf is wrong with u
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Graham Hill, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Jacky Ickx, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Alain Prost?
And james pumphrey's dad
Richard Burns, Henri Toivonen
Yes yes yes!
Up to speed on Jessica
i never thought james would have my crying at 9am on a thursday
same
Mattertot man the same but at 3:29 pm
Someone was chopping onions, in a place where I live on my own... It was onions I tells ya... Sniff!
Oh look, its raining.
It really is raining, and it might flood
I’m also crying
Ken Miles is a legend. His legacy will continue in our hearts. Rest in peace legendary racer.
Have you ever heard of Bob McLean or Walt Hansgen? No? They both died while driving GT40s less than five months before Miles. No tears for them...
No offense, but the MOVIE made Miles a legend. In reality, his death was treated just like the other two GT40 deaths.
Shut up
I’m not crying , that’s just the vtec g forces pulling tears out my eyes 😢
This motor must be running on onions
Vtak kicked in too much
So no force at all 😂😂😂
V-TEARS JUST KICKED IN, YO!
as a honda driver it helps sometimes. Especially crying after driving after finding out my wife left me. its like natural windshield wipers
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.
Video is on history, more specifically, a person and their story which matters more. Cars are machines.
@@CaptainFALKEN cars are so much more
“There will never be another Ken Miles”
James Pumphery
Women would cry while watching Korean romantic movies. Men would cry while listening the catastrophic story of Ken Miles.
nah bro men cry when LEGO Qui Gon Jinn dies🥺🥺🥺🥺
Agreed😭
@@cnocee i could still hear the death sound effect to this day
Eugh
Because we undertand the reason and know how hard betrayal could be
Me: *Me cries on every race driver that died*
There absolutely will never be another Ken Miles.
True racing fans teared up along with James.
Thank you Ken
Ken Miles was an amateur driver compared to the 3-New Zealanders in the other two cars.
He drove a few races in the US.
Denny Hulme drove in F1, LeMans, CanAm and Indy. Won Races all over the World.
Ken Miles was not qualified to carry Denny's lunch box!
Two Ken's have brought me to tears, still processing Ken Block.
@@hellzturkey Yeah Ken Block was pretty sad Kris. But it's a dangerous game they play my man!
yes, thanks
You said it best, thank you!
“I wish my Daddy were alive to see this”
Such a good movie.
But probably that thing actually never happened in real history
The Tesla Was not in Launch mode, probably not but a great scene nonetheless.
Along with Rush, the best car movie of the last decade.
My daddy left me
Cries after movie ends
Cries again when James started teary eyed
wonders why I never heard of this legend before
wonders why Ford never release any Ken Miles special
@@05videos6 LMAO, I have a mustang and this is definitely true
If you watched the movie... FORD didn't give two 💩s about Miles. Miles help put Ford on the map. To much politics but Miles is my type of guy👍🏽.
They did and it killed him
This episode should be in the Bonus Features of the movie
Yes!
Dude! Your so right
No way, you lil dorks that knew nothing about ken but now jumping on the bandwagon? Thats more of an insult than an honor
@@darrentinonzii340 No way Jose'
@@thephao4327 Stfu
I cried when I watched the movie, it was a strangely sad feeling that I haven't felt before, probably a mix of Regret, sadness and respect all at the same time.
I love how emotional James gets with these stories. Reminds me of how he did the same thing when he talked about Lemans the first time with the video about Caroll Shelby.
Keep on bein' awesome, Pumps.
he only cries when in involves ford, every american loves ford,
He gets passionate about cars and the people behind them. One of the reasons I love donut so much. They are car people.
JazzNazz It’s a national pride, I love ford with all my heart, if someone told me to choose between any Ferrari or Aston Martin and a 1969 Mustang I’d choose the mustang every time.
It's one of the great things about him. Authenticity, humanity.
That movie made my eyes sweat, too.
Me:*watches Ford v Ferrari*
Me after watching:*replaces brakes on track car*
better get those steel brake lines
And some thick tires
and a door
And some gas
And some blinker fluid
James, one of the most genuine and open people, he doesn't hide his emotions, that's why I would totally cry with him and give him a hug ❤️
the emotion at the end when James was speaking about Ken's final drive was just heart breaking. I understood the upset watching the film, but to see an American get so upset about the death of an English driver really hit home. We're all car guys and girls no matter we're from. A great video as always James. RIP Ken, keep yourself racing above xx
When James gets emotional, shit be making me wanna cry with him.
When I watched this movie, besides how the story was great, I was convinced that the camera angles and this type of movie were gone forever and replaced with superheroes and special effects. When I watched it I gained my hope again :)
It's movie of the year for me. I feel like it's our era's version of the film Grand Prix.
I thought these kind of films had been replaced by endless bloody remakes of previous films, and making them all just a little bit worse...
Just wait for the new top gun
@@JonathanGarcia-bn2pg there not really making top gun again right, right?
In the movie you can feel the pure power of the cars, that is why this movie is my faverout of all time.
The movie: amazing
The history: amazing
This video: amazing
Ken Miles:
*Legendary*
You: gay
It won 2 oscar awards for best editing and best sound editing. Was Pretty much sure about that
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The ending of this video is very touching. Ken Miles meant a lot to the Ford GT40 program. RIP Ken.🏆
yea ford lloves taking wgat people start as a team and makin it theirs. pfft, ford.
Ken Miles, was a good driver, a good development driver. He gave good feedback, and could translate the cars, behavior to the engineers. There were a lot of talented people who worked on that program, and few received the recognition they probably deserved. The only real promoter was Shelby, and consequently, he received the lions share of the credit. Holman Moody, their staff, Don Frey, Mose Nowland just a couple of people of the many at Ford who proudly worked on the car. Racing is a tough way to live, and it was very dangerous back in the 60s. Ford engineering thought very highly of Ken Miles, and his death, really deeply hurt, many.
@@Kdog307 How do you figure? The engine was Ford from the beginning with the Lola Mk6 before the merger. In 1963 work began on Ford GT40 that was loosely based on the Lola GT. Once Shelby got involved it became a winner.
My girlfriend is making fun of me for crying, she just doesn’t understand. I think I cried harder at this video than I did at the movie.
FACTS
Yeah because youd do the same if it was her crying in front her stuff.
leoaleromm speak for yourself dude
leoaleromm if she was crying during a love movie...
da boi N if you could hold it together for the end of “the fault in our stars” you’re a bigger man than I
i shed a few tears no lie, the way you explained everything was so real
The movie will make you shed some too. Outstanding movie
Darrell Hill Agreed!!
I cried to
"If this were a beauty pageant, we just lost" - Ken Miles
"Looks aren't everything" - Carrol Shelby
First time I hear that, I thought it was Jeremy Clarkson saying it.
Miles wasn't wrong, those Ferrari's were the Sophia Laurens of the race world.
@@KingPepeLePew i agree..until today
Ken Miles was a wonderful person who achieved Greatness from small Beginnings, he had accomplished so much, and made his name known in the Motor Sport Racing World.
I hope I can live up to his example,
Thank You, Ken Miles, you will always be missed.
jacuzar29 in my opinion the GT40 is a better looking car🤘🔥
You told a heartfelt story - and brought the true legend of Ken Miles alive in this video. Well done.
You know that James puts his entire heart and soul and effort into an episode when he starts to legitimately cry at the end of it.
Well done James, and well done Ken Miles.
I can’t get over the unbelievable amount of emotion that JAMES put into telling Ken Miles story.... his emotional story telling is so incredibly good that it makes a great story into a ICONIC STORY!
Its way too good but not iconic though
James’ storytelling is so freaking good that I cried the moment his voice became shaky
Good Enough to make me cry
Hy
Good. I wasn't alone.
Yeah, he's a good actor
@@victoralley708 honestly seemed like real tears to me man. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if James actually started crying and got emotional. He’s just that kind of guy and we love him for that
I'm not crying YOU'RE crying......how am I not supposed to cry Ken was such a great driver and teamplayer, and it all just ended right then and there doing the thing he loved most driving cars on a track
RIP to Ken Miles.
Glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Ford V Ferrari is a masterpiece.
Edit: Coming from a real "car culture fan"
Your PFP is so based, Jin Roh
@@lamardavis6061 was gonna say the same thing,absolutely banger movie
@@HongOuMandel44 go back to your Prius
@@HongOuMandel44 you're an idiot man. Le Mans in those days on its own was epic and extraordinary. You must like shit movies.
@@lamardavis6061 Lol based indeed and a great anime
How the hell isn't there a Ford named after Ken I mean his last name IS MILES!
Probably sounds stupid but if they did, I'd call it the GTM
And his initials are KM. I mean... come on!
@@jimsy5530 🤯Very good point
Jimsy a newer ford gt called the km edition would be a cool way to pay homage to him
synretro nah. Miles wouldn’t approve of his name being on something with a TT v6
He’s fkin back!!!! MO POWAAAA BABYYYYY
Edit I didn’t think James getting so emotional would get to me too...😭
Humble Fins Same man, that hit me like a brick. God I love this show
Same here. But I have dirt in my eye. No homo
Me too man. Me too.
Damn, I shouldn't have read the comments
He has the knack for sho
I think that the fact that Ford stealing their win is more saddening and heartbreaking than his death. If he did win the triple crown, he would've got fired by ford, but after that performance surely people like Ferrari and Porsche would have hired him, and therefore he most likely wouldn't have died
Agreed
ken is a better man than i. i woulda took that win. no way in hell would i BUST MY ASS getting from last place to first, being first in the last 2 big races and be told i have to slow down for 2nd and 3rd. shoulda kept up. and theres always next year. shame on forrd for even asking. it shows how little respect he had for his drivers and how they feel.
He's representing not only himself but his whole team and Shelby as well and they were good to him so maybe that's why he let it pass.
@@haroldcruz8550 FUCKKKKK FORDDDDDD
Him beating Ferrari is more saddening than his death? Are you serious? Man f*** you.
At 18:19 even though they don't show the full clip, i can still hear in my head "THE BLOODY DOOR WON'T CLOSE"
Lmao me too
Same, gets a mallet 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
“OH YOU’RE JOKING AREN’T YOU?!?!”
Me when the bathroom stall doors have jammed locks, and i can't close them
"I call that the 'Llama Bite'"
"Did you learn that in the girl scouts?"
"That's a nice watch ya got there."
"Oh ya want one? It's Italian."
I for real laughed so hard at that scene.
Fun fact: after being in Italy now for nearly 2 years, I can assure you that most Italian things are FAR less quality than the U.S. versions.
@@awcole86 Different times man.
@@awcole86 Italian things are pretty but unreliable.
Andrew Cole
Fix
It
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Tony
*Fiat*
When James said on August 17, 1966 everybody started tearing up
didnt expect to be taken on an emotional rollercoaster when i clicked on this video
Nor did I sir. Nor did i.
R.I.P. Kenneth Miles “the most underrated driver ever.” Just sad to see that news headline. ‘Ken Miles is dead’ So sad...
@Metal Morphine At least he got to see him race. One last time.
The fact that James gets emotional when he does some of these videos, shows how PASSIONATE he is about his job and the history of the motorsport world
"There will never be another Ken Miles."
He is my all time hero. I aspire to be even a fraction of what Ken was. I have an intense passion to go fast... to understand the magnificent harmony that is an engine... to understand cars like he did...
"There will never be another Ken Miles."
Kiki lol love poems of p
Sounds like a good EmpLemon video.
u and me both slinks for short
Ken Miles was a class act. The most legendary driver there will ever be.
Y’all better like this video, my man’s cried his heart out
The times I've cried past to present.
1. The ending of the movie Heat. 1996.
2. My dog, Costello, passing. Miss you buddy. 2017
3. Eddie Van Halen passing. Yesterday.
4. Today watching this wookie break down.
I really wish my list was that short
Knowing what happened with Ken Miles broke me as well. Then discovering the very man who I looked up to for guitar, not for the drugs or smoking, but for the pure talent Eddie Van Halen had shown the world...I cried so much
Bro I’m right with you on heat
Bro its okay to cry
Yesterday ive watched this Ken Miles Video after seeing Ford vs Ferrari.
Today ive watched Heat because ive Read your Comment.
Both great movies
15:49 OMG! HE IS BACK! I DIDN'T EXPECT THAT AT ALL!!!! WELCOME BACK AUDIENCE MEMBER! WE MISSED YOU BUDDY!!!
Ken is my hero. His unrelenting determination and unmatched connection to whatever machine he was driving inspired me to race and build cars. I start my first season of racing my home built car, nicknamed the Carbon 3 by my little brother, next year. and its all thanks to Ken Miles and his legacy.
Shelby hands over Ken's wrench after Ken's win: frame this!
Later Shelby returns it to Ken's son.
Its one of the most touching scenes!!
"He was your friend wasn't he?"
"Yeah. He was."
😥😢😭
Here is were mens cry
Even to his last days, Shelby was heartbroken over the loss of his friend. I got to see one of Ken's Cobras when the Museum first opened and you could feel his influence and his pride in that car, and Shelby had a tear in his eye and a smile on his face when he touched it. Gave it a gentle pat, and turned away. I was a thirteen year old kid when I saw that, and I will never forget it.
Was it a 10mm?
Greimer it was a wrench, not a socket!
James, I want to tell you, “I love you.” No gimmicks there. You are a little older than my son but you really remind me of him...funny, quick witted, and animated when appropriate, yet understanding, deep, and sympathetic to the times, situations and personalities of others. He has a warm beautiful humanity and understands he is being a real man whether he is welding a roll cage into a friend’s dirt track car or hugging that friend and crying because his friend’s family pet passed away. I’m sure all your regular viewers will get it...you remind me of my son -> I am the proudest father on the planet. Stay you young man.
PS-be an example to your son and one day, just as I am regarding MY son, you will be super proud of Nolan too! Ha ha!
Best comment here
The Dundleary thank you.
It broke my heart in the film when they didn’t award him first place 😭
True story
pretty sure they did
@@vyve3165 they didn't real fans of Lemans did but the official rules state he came in second
The first place winner can’t be pleased either. Mclaren won I believe. He knows better too. Marketing fail. Stuffed shirt fail.
Mclarens car was put on rubbish tyres to slow him down. After 3 pitstops more in the first 6 hours than miles car (to change tyres) Mclaren jumped up and down till he was given the same tyres as miles. Mclaren then raced his way back to be on the same lap as Miles at the end, At daytona Mclaren was ment to win but Miles ignored team orders and took the win. So, Bruce won at le Mon. No questions asked.
Ken Miles. What a legend. Also, gives me new respect for my Dad who was a British car mechanic who served and was trained in REME 1953-1962.
You made me cry James, just like my dad. RIP Ken Miles, you're a legend.
Fuuu**.... I was crying when i was watching a Le Mans movie... Now im crying again... James.... Ugh 💪🏼❤️
ScarFace, it was such a good film
ScarFace same
I watched the movie just 2 days after it’s release
My respect towards this man is beyond what I could ever describe in words
Thank you Donut Media for giving him the recognition he very well deserves
I've recently had a resurgence of interest for cars after so many years thanks to channels like Donut Media and Chris Fix. Watching this video after having seen Ford V Ferrari makes me greatly appreciate Ken Miles even more, he was the true badass and king if the grease monkeys, what Caroll Shelby said was true, we will never have anyone like him, Ken Miles was the ultimate, such a cool dude.
Thanks for this James, I got a little teary eyed as well on the last part.
I've watched this video multiple times, I've watched the movie four times and I've cried in the endings of all of them.
What a remarkable and overlooked character in the world of motorsports.
He went too soon.
R.I.P Ken Miles
I havve watched the movie over 50 times and i always get sad when it shows Kens death
Rip
To one of the most talented racers
and seriously ......there are some REAL DICKEHEADS who say that bruce mclaren actually won le mans ....MY ASS
Dang, when James cried while saying Mile's accident. I felt it, hard. Just as hard after i watched Ford VS Ferrari. F for Miles
F
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At this point ford should pay homage to ken miles by producing ford gt miles edition
With his GT40 livery on all of them?
@@codemy666 well, the GT40 livery is actually a sponsorship livery of the Gulf oil company, so it might not be possible unless they do a partnership together.
Alternative would be having the car have that light blue color with a hint of orange around the car, but not exactly like the Gulf livery
@@codemy666 doesnt matter..just do it like how mclaren pays homage to senna
@@fredakml2459 Yep
Well, considering how Steve Mcqueen got a Mustang in homage to his name, i can't see why Ken can't have one.
Besides, Ford GT : Miles edition sounds good on paper.
Dude, I loved the film and felt really sad when Ken died, especially seeing his little boy watching his fathers demise. Seeing you break up over it validates my belief in mankind. Thank you brother, the world lost a true legend when Ken Miles left us.
14:16 Aye the Daytona Coupe gets a mention, that whole program deserves an Up to Speed episode of its own.
There is one... just search it up...
@@Arelia39 doesn't look like it
@@Arelia39 there is one on the superbird but not the coupe
@@Thrillowatt the Daytona coupe was the hardtop version of the shelby cobra. Has nothing to do with dodge or the superbird
The Daytona coupe has a great Discovery Channel documentary “ America’s greatest race car” but can’t find anymore. Adam Corolla and his media company making those awesome documentaries might do they Daytona Coupe and Pete Brock. It’s such an amazing American underdog story.
Your tears were true honest emotion. You moved me to tears when you told the tragic ending 😢
"Mow powah baebah!!!!!!"
"Where have you been???"
I died 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 He's back!!
I have not cried in years, but no matter what the story of ken miles brings me to tears. He is absolutely my personal hero
We need more people like James Pumphrey in this world.
No you just need to get out more
The other guy sounded more negative about it, but there is a point. You just gotta find those people.
I love you James your passion for everything automotive is truly lost these days. Thank you sir
ME: clicks this video.
James in video: watch "Ford v Ferrari" !
ME: Watches movie right away, and loves it!
ME: Unpauses this video after watching movie !!!!!!
Great movie
exact same here
same also
I did the same thing.
Same thing happened to me
I rarely cry, but man seeing you cry and hearing your voice break up, made me cry a little... love you and your work, keep it up and peace to y'all
Dude, the videos where you show true emotion telling these stories are the frickin best
Ken Miles was a giant amongst drivers but Donut should also do a video on another driving gift Mr Jim Clark. Easily the greatest car racer ever...no one has ever come close to his level of winning. Jim Clark would race 65 races per year and win most of them all in different cars, different events all over the planet from England to USA to Australia and back to England all in a span of a week.....this guy would literally go from airport to race then back to the airport to race half way across the world a day later. - Look him up ....here's Richard Hammond explaining Jim's monstrous drive. ruclips.net/video/9pJ11eQY9Ok/видео.html
@@KingPepeLePew I remember watching this when it was first on thinking "how had I never heard of Jim Clark before?" It's a true shame he didn't live long enough to reach the fame and glory that other drivers were able to achieve
I never thought that James would get so emotional at the end, ken miles was an extraordinary driver, and no one will be just like him, Rest In Peace ken...
Oh watch his Ford million episode
I know, I’ve seen that video on Shelby for donuts 1mil subscriber special
7000 rpm is where life starts, tears , my eyes are so moist
Never thought I’ll get a teary eye watching a video about cars. Rest in speed Ken Miles. What a man. What a man he is.
There’s so many stories of great drivers but kens is the only one to make me cry, He had put so much hard work into everything he did and he is barley recognized by anyone and on top of that he died way to soon.
FBI agent: no worries bro, I'm crying too...
James, dude, your emotion in this series is unmatched. I applaud and salute you.
#RightInTheFeels
I cried after watching the movie...... Then I cried again watching James in tears......
After finishing the movie I felt Sad, Rage, Anger ...... many emotions rushed into me....... RIP Ken...... You were a legend
When i watched the movie Ken Miles officially became my favorite person ever.
Who else cried when James cried saying miles died
The Gaming person I had no idea how Ken Mile’s life ended, and when I saw this movie yesterday for the first time, I teared up for the first time. Movies never do this to me, and I’m not even a huge car fan.
Someone started cutting onions near me when the scene of the 3 GTs are crossing the finish line
GF watched it, GF cried. Ken Miles story is truly transcendent and can touch anyone.
Me. Still have tears in my eyes.
The Gaming person
I fucking bawled my eyes out
Seeing him wanting to cry at the end it almost made me cry 😢
Didn’t cry?
How
He's a professional actor
Such a inspirational biography of a man who was cut short of life in a tragedy that paved the way for the future generations
Me and my dad went to see this at our local cinema. We share a strong passion for cars, motorsports and mechanics so this movie was right up our street. Plus we hadn't spent a day together for a long time so it was a perfect opportunity. We absolutely loved it. I had a huge smile as the GT40 won Le Man and a tear rolled down my cheek as he would die in testing. I looked over to my dad and he was the same. Both Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby are legends and their car is an icon. Making this movie a masterpeice. The cast was superb, the storyline was gripping and the actual racing was soooo cool. I immediately bought the movie when it released and have the movie poster on my desk wall.
When James cried, I felt it. Like many others did too no doubt. Carry on Donut. You legends.
If McClaren was a real racer and a decent human being, he would never have excepted that first place victory that day. I would never be able to keep that trophy or look at it.
I agree.. Mclaren got a boo from me if i was there. Lol
Jeffrey Gacal Bruh no you weren’t...
If McClaren disqualified himself from 1st place, then Ford would not have a 1-2-3 victory sweep.
@@TheRacerboy97 he said IF
@@WilliamDye-willdye Bruce must have kept his car few inches Back from Ken Miles car, all 3 cars should have cross finish line In real order. So that their standings are clear and according to the Rules
21:03 Imagine saying that the person you admired has passed away. That hurts a lot, it honestly does.
That moment will come for me when Richard petty and the rest of the Beatles die
I never knew Miles, and I never will. But listening to James... that hurt... Miles is my hero.
I love your passion. To see you in tears when recounting Ken's death, well, was overwhelming.
My partner came with me to the local cinema to watch the film. She was most definitely not a motor racing fan, but loved the movie. She is now a big fan of Ken, as most of us are.
'You told the story of Ken in a compelling and touching manner. Thankyou.
Ford vs Ferrari was the best movie in 2019.
It so was
Definitely what an amazing movie
Shelby is nothing compared to miles in the movie 😂
Yasss Christian Bale did such a good job👌👌
@@timlisha4516 yessss omg he was amazing
Joker tho...
I never thought I'd be getting emotional with the host of a car show about a racing driver/engineer that I never hear of. This is the day. I appreciate your existence, Mr. Pumphrey.
You all know that ya wanna see a lada up to speed
*SLAVIC HARDBASS INTENSIFIES*
i have Lada 1200 from 70's as daily car. very good, very WARM in winter. starts up better in -30 celsius than in summer time!!! :Dd
Story: Russia wants a people's car, so a government car company gets an agreement with Fiat to build the 125 their way. The resulting car is sold for decades, mostly unchanged, becomes a meme.
@@dexterhochstetler3727 wrong. first lada was based on fiat 124 with production license. its pretty much same looking but better engine and suspension. the double headlighted lada was based on 125 special and it had 1500cc engine. which, if i know its not that powerful as fiat's :D the motor is all the same in every RWD Lada, only stroke is different sizes, later it got fuel injections system and stuff like that in 90's. i have heard that they still produce somewhere these 2105 or 2107 lada. which is all the same as in the 80's except ignition and fuel injection systems.
@@dexterhochstetler3727 ALSO it was not russian's car because they didnt make and sell them to russians, they sold them into europe and finland only, some of them got to canada and britain too. maybe somewhere else. very least of them was used by russians in 70-80's. then we (finnish people) sold most of our ladas to russians and estonians. and now they are coming likely back :D
I think this video is vital because it add more details to Ken Miles life than the film Ford vs Ferrari alone. I just can't believe how much of a pheonamena this man, this driver was, thanks to you.
I can't believe this story man, when I saw the movie I thought it was a movie story, but Jesus Christ, this guy loved driving, just like I do and yes, yes, it also brings tears to my eyes.
"Ford vs Ferrari" is a terrific movie I saw over Thanksgiving, I will be getting the Blu-ray on the 11th!
Same
hd version has been out on the web for 2 months now, somebody leaked it. i still watched it in the movie theathre tho
@Enzo Ferrari Terrific can mean either "Wonderful" or "Horrible" based on the context
‘Fizzy Pop’
‘Does Shelby want one too?’
‘Yes that’d be-‘
‘No, Shelby can get his own’
Watching James get choked up is a beautiful thing. Keep doin you James