duPont REGISTRY becomes presenting partner for Monterey Motorsports Festival 2026

Monterey Motorsports Festival will return Aug. 15 to the Monterey County Fairgrounds as the closing-night event of Monterey Car Week, with duPont REGISTRY Group as presenting partner. The 2026 edition will feature Kimera Automobili, expanded collector programming and a concert lineup aimed at drawing enthusiasts, collectors and luxury brands.

Why it matters: - Monterey Motorsports Festival is positioning itself as Monterey Car Week’s closing-night showcase for collectors, manufacturers and enthusiasts. - duPont REGISTRY Group’s role as presenting partner adds a major luxury automotive media and marketplace brand to the event. - The 2026 program is built around a high-profile debut from Kimera Automobili and a larger mix of displays, interviews and live music.

What happened: - Monterey Motorsports Festival announced it will return to the Monterey County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Monterey, California, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. - The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PT. - duPont REGISTRY Group is the presenting partner for the 2026 gathering. - Kimera Automobili is the featured marque for the festival. - The festival is the official closing night of Monterey Car Week.

The details: - Kimera Automobili will unveil the new K-39 Stradale and K-39 Race Car during one of Monterey Car Week’s headline premieres. - Kimera founder Luca Betti will present both cars on the Main Stage and take part in an exclusive interview. - Goodwool created a bespoke ceremonial cover for the Kimera reveal. - duPont REGISTRY Group will stage collector programming on the Main Stage hosted by Charles Bradley, editor-in-chief of duPont REGISTRY. - dRG also plans exclusive interviews with collectors, designers, manufacturers and industry leaders. - The company will present a curated display of collector automobiles. - dRG will take part in the Hypercar and Supercar Parade from Concorso Italiano to MMF. - Austrian? No. ASI, the Automotoclub Storico Italiano, is granting official patronage to the festival for the third consecutive year. - Monterey Motorsports Festival is the first Monterey Car Week event ever to receive ASI patronage. - ASI and FIVA President Alberto Scuro will attend and greet the audience from the Main Stage alongside Massimo Carnelos, Italy’s consul general in San Francisco. - Veteran communications executive Raffaello Porro will host interviews with leaders from Kimera Automobili, Totem Automobili, Pininfarina and other manufacturers. - Totem Automobili founder Riccardo Quaggio will unveil a new model after the Kimera presentation. - The off-road segment will feature the Russell Baja Porsche 911 and the Scarbo Performance Hyper Truck. - Scarbo Performance describes the Hyper Truck as a street-legal hyper truck that was recently highlighted on Top Gear. - Mecum will showcase classic and muscle cars, plus specialty-built and highly modified vehicles, on the main lawns. - A dedicated JDM section will highlight classic and new Japanese domestic market builds. - The festival will include a 60-year celebration of the Alfa Romeo Duetto by Pininfarina in partnership with Concorso Italiano. - Valentino Balboni and NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji are slated to join the festivities, along with other surprise guests. - The Family Fun Zone areas have been expanded. - The Sound of Car Week will return as the event’s concert program and is billed as the largest concert of Monterey Car Week. - Headliners David J, Dreya V, Me Nu and Sidequest will perform across two stages. - General admission includes access to displays, entertainment, parades and the concert. - VIP packages are also available. - Tickets are on sale at montereymotorsportsfestival.com.

Between the lines: - The event is leaning harder into the luxury ecosystem around Car Week, not just static car displays. - duPont REGISTRY’s involvement suggests a stronger push toward media, collector access and brand activation. - The emphasis on Italian brands, heritage and official patronage shows Monterey Motorsports Festival is using international credibility to differentiate itself within a crowded Car Week calendar.

What's next: - Organizers will roll out the Aug. 15 event at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. - More attention is likely to build around the Kimera K-39 debuts and the parade, interviews and concert programming. - Attendees can buy general admission or VIP tickets now.