A member of the Society of Automotive Historians in Britain, Paul Robinson is passionate about Northern Ireland's motorsport history. His first book, Cultra - Motoring With Panache, offers a unique and engaging perspective on the exciting and vibrant world of motoring in Edwardian era Ireland. The second book, From Ballybannon Hill to Magilligan Strand picks up where the Cultra book ends and covers the development of motorsport up until June 1933. The book he is currently working on is about the Country Down Trophy Races fromn= 1934 to 1936.
As a motorsport competitor himself, he brings a unique insight into these events. Both the current books are self-published with financial support from the Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust,.These books is are about the fascinating history of motorsport in Ireland in the early part of the 20th century. With a further books in the works, he is committed to recording the history of many of these events, not just the most famous, and providing content that helps readers gain a deeper understanding of this important period of Irish history.
Interested in learning more about motorsport in Northern Ireland?
Cultra - Motoring with panache, is about the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club Motor Meets and Hill Climbs 1905 to 1911
From Ballybannon Hill to Magilligan Strand, covers the hill climbs at Ballybannon, Craigantlet, Croft, Red Brae and the speed trials and races the sat Magilligan Strand from 1922 up to June 1933.
My new book on the County Down Trophy races Donaghadee 1934 and Bangor 1935 & 1936 is now available for £25 including post.
My Ards TT badges booklet is now sold out but an updated version will be available in 2025.