Who won the 1965 12 Hours of Sebring?
Jim Hall Hap
Overall winners
| Year | Drivers | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 mile/5.31 km circuit | ||
| 1964 | Mike Parkes Umberto Maglioli | D |
| 1965 | Jim Hall Hap Sharp | F |
| 1966 | Lloyd Ruby Ken Miles | G |
Who won the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966?
Ken Miles
British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver. Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford’s GT racing program. Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford’s J-Car later that year.
What day is 12 hours of Sebring?
The 2021 12 Hours of Sebring (formally known as the 69th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Advance Auto Parts) was an endurance sports car race held at Sebring International Raceway near Sebring, Florida from 17 to 20 March 2021.
Who was Ken Miles wife?
Mollie
Ken Miles was married to Mollie and had a son, Peter Miles (b. September 28, 1950). He was also a close friend of Carroll Shelby.
Was there ever a 24 Hours of Sebring?
The 12 Hours of Sebring was once a 24-hour race. The race was NEVER a 24-hour race.
Who won the 1965 Sebring 12-hour race?
In 1965 the Sebring 12-Hour Race was the only sports car race in America contributing points to the FIA world manufacturer’s title which was perennially won by Ferrari. Ford was determined to win that much coveted title and dethrone Ferrari.
How many cars did Shelby racing have at Sebring?
At the 12-hour event in Florida Shelby had no less than six cars entered and they hoped to repeat the success they had at Daytona a month earlier. At Sebring their stable of cars included two Ford GT40’s and four of the six (Pete Brock designed) Cobra Daytona Coupes in existence at that time.
How much does the winner of the Sebring 500 get?
The total prize purse for Sebring was a modest $40,000 and when the race finally ended the overall winning drivers walked away with the princely sum of $2,000. Obviously the folks back then were not in this game for the prize money.