duPont REGISTRY Group, Kimera Automobili Set for Monterey Motorsports Festival

The Monterey Motorsports Festival (MMF) announced that it is returning to the Monterey County Fairgrounds and Event Center next month for its annual Monterey Car Week celebration event. Presented by duPont REGISTRY Group (dRG), this year’s gathering takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 5-11 p.m. PT. Located at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey, California, the event serves as the official closing night of Monterey Car Week.

Headlining this year’s edition is Featured Marque Kimera Automobili, while dRG will deliver an immersive collector experience celebrating every facet of the luxury automotive world, event officials stated in a press release.

“Monterey Motorsports Festival is where every corner of automotive culture comes together. Our partnership with duPont REGISTRY Group allows us to create a truly international experience that celebrates innovation, heritage and passion,” said Paolo Manca, founder and CEO of Monterey Motorsports Festival.

duPont REGISTRY Group’s Role at Monterey Car Week

The duPont REGISTRY Group connects enthusiasts, collectors, dealers, manufacturers and luxury brands through marketplace, auctions, finance, insurance, media and events. As a partner of MMF, dRG will host several activations throughout the evening to engage with the automotive enthusiast community, including:

• Collector programming on the Main Stage hosted by Charles Bradley, editor-in-chief of duPont REGISTRY
• Exclusive interviews with collectors, designers, manufacturers and industry leaders
• A curated display of collector automobiles
• Participation in the Hypercar & Supercar Parade from Concorso Italiano to MMF
• Editorial storytelling and engagement with the enthusiast community throughout the evening

“Monterey Car Week is where the world’s most extraordinary automobiles, passionate collectors and enthusiasts and luxury brands come together to celebrate craftsmanship and innovation,” said Cristina Cheever, chief marketing officer of dRG. “Monterey Motorsports Festival allows us to showcase every dimension of the duPont REGISTRY ecosystem—from editorial storytelling and collector programming to extraordinary automobiles and meaningful connections across the global collector community. We are proud to support this iconic event and the luxury automotive community and look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to engage with enthusiasts around the world.”

Kimera Automobili to Unveil K-39 Stradale & Race Car

As the 2026 Featured Marque of Monterey Car Week, Italian hypercar manufacturer Kimera Automobili will unveil the new K-39 Stradale and K-39 Race Car. Founder Luca Betti will present both cars live on the Main Stage before discussing the company’s vision in an exclusive interview.

The unveiling will feature a bespoke ceremonial cover created exclusively by Goodwool for Kimera Automobili and Monterey Motorsports Festival, combining Italian craftsmanship with one of Car Week’s most exclusive premieres, noted the release.

The Automotoclub Storico Italiano

The Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) will once again grant its official patronage to Monterey Motorsports Festival for the third consecutive year. MMF remains the first Monterey Car Week event to receive ASI’s patronage, underscoring its role as a bridge between Italian automotive heritage and the international collector community, event officials said.

ASI and FIVA President Alberto Scuro will attend the festival and greet the audience from the Main Stage alongside Massimo Carnelos, Consul General of Italy in San Francisco.

Additional Event Highlights at MMF

• Veteran communications executive Raffaello Porro will host exclusive interviews with leading personalities from Kimera Automobili, Totem Automobili, Pininfarina and other distinguished manufacturers.
• Riccardo Quaggio, founder of Totem Automobili, will unveil a new model from the innovative Italian brand.
• The off-road segment will feature the Russell Baja Porsche 911 and the Scarbo Performance Hyper Truck, recently highlighted on “Top Gear.”
• Mecum will showcase classic and muscle cars alongside specialty-built and highly modified vehicles.
• A dedicated JDM section will highlight both timeless classics and exciting new builds.
• The Hypercar & Supercar Parade.
• A special 60-year celebration of the Alfa Romeo Duetto by Pininfarina will take place in partnership with Concorso Italiano.
• Automotive legend Valentino Balboni and Jessy Ebuji from NASCAR will join the festivities, along with additional surprise special guests.
• “The Sound of Car Week” concert with headliners David J, Dreya V, Me & U, and Side Quest performing across two stages.