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Royal Automobile Club Reveals Finalists For Esteemed Motoring Book Of The Year Awards
The Royal Automobile Club’s Motoring Book of The Year Awards is celebrating its eleventh year. This prestigious event will take place in London’s Pall Mall on Wednesday, 30 October. The awards recognise excellence in motoring literature, with winners announced at a special gathering of leading motoring writers and publishers.
Jeremy Vaughan, Head of Motoring at the Royal Automobile Club, expressed pride in supporting the industry. "We founded these Awards in 2013 to recognise excellence and celebrate success in the motoring literary world," he said. "We are proud to lend our considerable support to the industry so that motoring book ideas and publications continue to thrive and be credited."
This year’s finalists cover a range of topics from Formula 1 mavericks to pedal-powered single-seaters. Titles under consideration were published between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. There are four categories: affordable motoring-related books, affordable motor racing-related books, high-priced motoring-related books, and high-priced motor racing-related books.
The overall trophy is awarded to the title that stands out across all categories. Additionally, a Lifetime Achievement Award will honour an individual who has significantly contributed to the UK’s motoring book industry. The Graham Robson Trophy for Best Debut Author will also be presented.
The judging panel consists of six expert judges independent of the Royal Automobile Club. These include Mick Walsh from Classic & Sports Car, Gordon Cruickshank from Motor Sport, Mark Dixon from Octane, Ian Titchmarsh from the British Racing Drivers’ Club, Ben Horton from Horton’s Books, and Christian Whitehead from Blackwell’s bookstore. Simon Taylor chairs the panel.
Simon Taylor noted the high calibre of entries this year. "Our judges had dozens and dozens of books to assess," he said. "Almost everything has merit, and we applaud anyone who has the inspiration and tenacity to have a car book published."
Shortlisted Books
In alphabetical order, here are some shortlisted titles:
td > The Austin Pedal Car Story: The fascinating history of Austin’s J40 and Pathfinder from 1946 to present day David Whyley Porter Press International £85 tr >Books On A Motor Sporting Subject Costing No More Than £50 tr >td > Emeryson: The Life of Paul Emery.His Cars , Engines And Racing Graham Rabagliati Enigma Publishing £50 tr >Books On A Motor Sporting Subject With No Price Limit tr >Best Debut Author tr >Happy Lucky Days : My Life in Racing by Bob Evans , published by BHP Publishing at £32 JaguarSport XJR -15 A personal history of the design and development of the legendary supercar by Peter Stevens , published by Porter Press International at £149 Three Men in a Land Rover : 40 ,000 miles , 40 countries , one unique adventure by ‘ Waxy ’ Wainwright , Mike Palmer and Chris Wall , published by Porter Press International at £35 The award committee consists of six expert judges who are independent of the Royal Automobile Club , and represent the UK ’ s most informed motoring literary critics , including Mick Walsh of Classic & amp ; Sports Car , Gordon Cruickshank of Motor Sport and Mark Dixon of Octane – plus Ian Titchmarsh from the British Racing Drivers ’ Club and , representing the retail sector , Ben Horton , of specialist bookseller Horton ’ s Books , and Christian Whitehead , of famous Oxford bookstore Blackwell ’ s .The judging panel is chaired by respected motorsport writer , commentator and historian Simon Taylor .The Motoring Book of the Year Awards form just one part of the Royal Automobile Club ’ s London Motor Week from 28 October to 2 November 2024.It is centered around the historic clubhouse on London ’ s Pall Mall , and culminates on Saturday 2 November with the St James ’ s Motoring Spectacle – a festival of cars past , present and future , for which Pall Mall is closed to through - traffic all day , and which is absolutely free -to - enter for members of the public and their families.A few hours afterwards , at dawn on Sunday 3 November , the annual RM Sotheby ’ s London -to - Brighton Veteran Car Run – also organised by the Royal Automobile Club – begins in nearby Hyde Park .The Run remains the world ’ s longest - running motoring event , and this year celebrates its 128 th year ..The Royal Automobile Club The Royal Automobile Club was founded in 1897and its distinguished history mirrors that of motoring itself.In1907theClubwasawardeditsRoyaltitlebyKingEdwardVII,sealingitsstatusasBritain’soldestandmostinfluentialmotoringorganisation.TheClub’searlyyearswerefocusedonpromotingthemotorcaranditsplaceinsocietywhichdevelopedintomotoringeventssuchasthe1000MileTrialfirstheldin1900.In1905theClubheldthefirstTouristTrophywhichremainstheoldestcontinuouslycompeted-formotorsportevent.TheClubpromotedthefirstpre-warandpost-warGrandsPrixatBrooklandsin1926andSilverstonein1948respectivelywhilecontinuingtocampaignfortherightsofthemotoristincludingintroducingthefirstdrivinglicences.Today,theClubcontinuestodevelopandsupportautomobilismthroughrepresentationontheFédérationInternationale del’Automobile(FIA)andRACFoundationwhilepromotingitsownmotoringeventsincludingLondonMotorWeekeachOctoberwhichculminatesintheRMSotheby’sLondontoBrightonVeteranCarRun.TheRoyalAutomobileClubawardsaseriesofhistorictrophiesandmedalscelebratingmotoringachievements.TheseincludetheSegraveTrophy,theTouristTrophy,theDewarTrophy,theSimmsMedal,theTorrensTrophyandtheDiamondJubileeTrophy.| Category | Title | Author(s) | Publisher | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books About Motor Cars & Motoring Costing No More Than £50 | MG Century: 100 Years―Safety Fast! | David Knowles | Motorbooks | £45 |
| Morgan: An English Enigma: The Vintage and Classic Years | Martyn Webb | The Crowood Press | £45 | |
| Three Men in a Land Rover: 40,000 miles, 40 countries, one unique adventure | 'Waxy' Wainwright, Mike Palmer and Chris Wall | Porter Press International | £35 | |
| Books About Motor Cars and Motoring With No Price Limit | ||||
| BMW Behind the Scenes | Steve Saxty | Seven Spoke Publishing | £239.95 | |
| Nash-Healey: A Grand Alliance | John Nikas with Hervé Chevalier | Dalton Watson Fine Books td> £195 tr > | ||
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