Entries are now invited from authors and publishers for some of the car world’s most prestigious Awards for books on motoring and motorsport. The annual Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year Awards are open to new books published between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, and the closing date for entries is Thursday, 30 July 2026. “Our Book Awards – now in their 13th year – have already recognised numerous exceptional works, including How To Build A Car by Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey, and Power Unleashed by the legendary Karl Ludvigsen,” said Jeremy Vaughan, Head of Motoring at the Royal Automobile Club. “This year we have high hopes for more extraordinary work, and we’re also extending the scope of the Awards to include excellence in book design and production.”

A panel of six experienced, independent judges will select eight category winners:

• Motor cars and motoring – priced below £30, below £100 and with no price limit.

• Motorsport – priced below £30, below £100 and with no price limit.

• The Graham Robson Trophy for Best Debut Author – recognising an outstanding book by a previously unpublished author.

• Design – celebrating craftsmanship in book design and production.

One shortlisted title will receive the coveted Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year Award.

In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award may be presented at the Club’s discretion to honour an individual or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the automotive publishing industry. The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at the Club’s historic Pall Mall clubhouse, in the presence of distinguished guests from the worlds of publishing, motoring and motorsport. Contact rebecca. leppard@royalautomobileclub.co.uk for entry details.