Ken Smith - 60 Years at the Wheel

Ken Smith took up motor racing in 1958 as a 16-year-old. By the time this big screen documentary was released in 2020, he hadn’t missed a season. The film follows Smith's 60th year racing, including competing in his 47th New Zealand Grand Prix, and making his first trip to the famed Laguna Seca Raceway in California. Smith has also mentored many in Kiwi motorsport — V8 legend Greg Murphy and IndyCar champion Scott Dixon are among those interviewed. Despite the fanfare, Smith remains low-key: “To me, it’s the same as every year.” The film was a passion project for petrolhead Adam Jones.

Generally what happens is guys start racing and then get to an age where they pack that in and become a team owner or manager. Ken just loves racing, so he won’t stop.

– Director Adam Jones on Ken Smith's racing career, Stuff website, 28 July 2020

Key Cast & Crew

Adam Jones

Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Producer

Alex Bradford

Additional Camera

Dion Paz

Additional Camera

Joe Lawry

Additional Camera

David Liversidge

Sound Mix