A celebration of life for popular Kiwi motorsport and business identity Tim Miles will take place in Sydney on Friday, July 18, following his tragic passing in a cycling accident last weekend.
The Miles family has confirmed that the funeral service will be held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, commencing at 2pm local time (4pm NZST). Family, friends, and all those who were touched by Tim’s remarkable life are warmly invited to attend.
For those unable to be there in person, a live stream of the service will be made available via the Miles Advisory Partners website: www.miles.com.au.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, a children’s health charity that Tim and Miles Advisory Partners supported extensively. Donations in his memory can be made here: Humpty Dumpty Foundation – Tim Miles Memorial.
Supercars Pays Tribute
The Supercars community is honouring Miles at this weekend’s Townsville 500, with teams carrying tribute stickers on their cars. The tribute, initiated by Stephen Grove, a fellow team owner and on-track rival of Miles, features Tim’s iconic #7, a Kiwi silhouette, and a silver fern. The design was developed in collaboration with his wife, Tracy.
Tim Miles had a long and influential relationship with Supercars. Originally from Ashburton, New Zealand, he became a key figure in the paddock in the early 2000s.
In 2003, he was part of the investment group that transformed Lansvale Racing into Tasman Motorsport. After that team closed in 2009, Miles returned to Supercars ownership in 2015 by buying into Triple Eight Race Engineering, later selling his stake to Tony Quinn in 2021 while continuing to serve as an advisor.
Beyond team ownership, Miles played a pivotal role in shaping the business side of the sport. He brokered the sale of Supercars twice, first to Archer Capital in 2011, and again in 2021 to Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises Pty Ltd.
Tim Miles’ passion extended beyond motorsport and into philanthropy and business. His loss has sent shockwaves through both the sporting and corporate communities on both sides of the Tasman.
He was tragically killed while cycling on Sydney’s lower north shore on Sunday, July 6, after being struck by a bus outside Taronga Zoo.
His impact on the racetrack, in boardrooms, and in charitable circles was immense, and the celebration of his life promises to reflect the energy, integrity, and kindness he brought to everything he did.
