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The County Down Trophy Races 1934 to 1936
The County Down trophy races were intended to give local drivers the road racing experience they needed to enter the RAC Tourist trophy and other races. After the first successful race at Donaghadee in 1934 teh races gained international status and moved to a new road course in nearby Bangor. These races attracted drivers from all over Ireland, England and even one from New York. They also attracted the Austin works supercharged single seaters. Where else would you find Grand Prix Sunbeams and Bugattis, gentleman racers, works driver and see amateurs all competing against each other on closed public roads?
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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.