THE BRIDGE X, PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ USA,MARKS A DECADE AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCLUSIVE AUTOMOTIVE GATHERINGS
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY– SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
THE INVITE-ONLY GARDEN PARTY CELEBRATES TEN YEARS ON THE GROUNDS OF THE FORMER BRIDGEHAMPTON RACE CIRCUIT, SHOWCASING RARE AND CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY – AUGUST 11, 2026 – The Bridge X, presented by Mercedes-Benz USA, returns to the storied grounds of the former Bridgehampton Race Circuit on Saturday, September 19, marking a decade of the by-invitation gathering that has become one of the most anticipated events on the automotive calendar. Across the fairways of The Bridge golf club, some of the world's most coveted and rarely seen vehicles will once again be assembled in an artful display, drawn from some of the finest private collections around the world.
The Bridge X celebrates the Hamptons' deep ties to the world of racing. The milestone arrives in a landmark year for the presenting sponsor as well. In 2026, Mercedes-Benz celebrates its 140th anniversary, marking 140 years since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile in 1886. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience "Lines of Motion," an art installation that showcases 140 years of Mercedes-Benz through a bold landscape of color, form, and movement. Inspired by a legacy of innovation, the installation transforms The Bridge Pro Shop exterior into a large-scale composition of alternating bands of rich color that extend across architecture, through to the ground, and to the curated selection of vehicles. For more than a century, Mercedes-Benz has shaped the future of mobility through pioneering technology, unmistakable design, and an unwavering commitment to creating the world's most desirable vehicles. At The Bridge X, color becomes a visual expression of this spirit, with a graphic rhythm that evokes movement and progress, reflecting the constant innovation that has driven the brand forward since 1886.
This color line continues in this year's iteration, which returns to themes that have become The Bridge's signature, among them its now-famous color groupings, with white Porsche 911 RSs spanning every generation, and Ferraris finished in unique shades of green. They will be joined by American performance icons, modern super- and hypercars, and vintage European sports cars from the most storied marques in motoring, alongside the finest Mercedes-Benz sports cars, both vintage and modern, running the gamut from multiple 300 SLs to the Mercedes-AMG ONE. The Bridge will also introduce for the first time a vignette evoking a classic drive-in movie theater, replete with popcorn, supplied by The Hangar Group.
Joining Mercedes-Benz USA this year are returning and new partners from across the automotive, timepiece, fashion, and lifestyle realms. Volvo will debut the new all-electric EX60, introduced with a live performance by renowned pianist and composer Chloe Flower, giving guests the first opportunity to experience the vehicle in person. The marque will also present models spanning decades, from the 1957 PV444E and 1972 P1800E to the 1995 850 T-5R, 2026 XC90 T8, and 2027 EX60.
Ferrari North America will present a curated display of the marque's vehicles on the croquet lawn. Spyker makes its Bridge debut with the C8 Preliator XXV, the Dutch marque's limited-edition, non-hybrid supercar, following its global debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week. FariCars will showcase a curated selection of its luxury vehicle conversions.
Breguet will bring a working atelier to The Bridge, where a Master Guillocheur will demonstrate and teach the art of Guilloché on an antique rose-engine machine, alongside live movement assembly and disassembly by a Master Watchmaker. Timepieces on view will include the world-first magnetic escapement of the Experimentale 1, the GPHG-winning Souscription 2025BH, six new tourbillon models marking 225 years since Breguet invented the complication, and historic automotive timepieces created for the Bugatti Royale and Lamborghini Diablo.
Twisted Automotive will present two bespoke classic Land Rover Defenders, each handcrafted over 2,500 hours and finished in event-exclusive colorways, including Hyperion Blue. The marque will also preview its 500-horsepower TRRC through a precision scale model ahead of the vehicle’s full-scale U.S. debut in October. Expedition Motor Company returns with a frame-off restoration of the Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf, rebuilt from European military service over more than 2,500 man-hours and powered by a 430-horsepower LS3 V8.
The gathering will also take to the skies as Blade, a Joby Company, will present a full-scale model of Joby's S4 electric aircraft alongside a dedicated on-site lounge, while Pivotal will take flight over the grounds with demonstrations of its Electric Aircraft.
Aston Martin will present two bespoke vehicles at the event; Luminari Motor Company will debut its newest model, the SLV63, which the marque has coined the “Rolling Trunk,” and The Twenty Five will showcase a simulator experience of its one-of-a-kind Seaglider. Motor Club New York joins for the first time, bringing the spirit of its clubhouse to the top of the 18th hole. The exclusive pop-up bar and lounge will mirror the atmosphere, hospitality, and character of the club, featuring signature cocktails, espresso, and a curated cigar experience, all designed to give guests a true taste of Motor Club New York, while Merrill, a Bank of America Company, returns with a refined on-site lounge. Mytheresa arrives as the event's exclusive luxury fashion partner, curating an immersive men's lounge that celebrates the intersection of fashion, craftsmanship, and luxury lifestyle, with a curated edit of luxury menswear alongside bespoke tailoring, shoe shining, and premium cigars.
Moët Hennessy joins as the event's exclusive Wine & Spirits partner, serving specialty cocktails throughout the event, while BonBon will serve hot dogs and candy from its own Swedish-inspired stand.
What began as a tribute to Bridgehampton's racing past has evolved into one of the most anticipated automotive gatherings of the season and one of the only events of its kind staged on the grounds of a historic racing circuit. Designed by Grumman engineers and built in 1957 across more than 500 acres overlooking Peconic Bay, the original circuit was conceived as an answer to New York's ban on racing on public roads and quickly became an icon of post-war American motorsport.
By the early 1970s, the property was on the verge of being lost to development, until co-founder Robert Rubin stepped in to preserve the land and later establish The Bridge golf club on the site. That heritage served as the inspiration for the event a decade ago and remains visible throughout the grounds, where The Bridge continues its tradition of visual storytelling through color.
To mark a decade, The Bridge will introduce a limited-edition capsule collection of merchandise for men and women, along with a special anniversary book tracing the history of the site and the event. Both will be available for purchase at The Bridge X.
The Bridge weekend continues Sunday, September 20, beginning with Cars & Coffee, presented by 1600 Veloce, at The Bridgehampton Museum from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Complimentary and open to the public, the morning gathering offers car enthusiasts a special opportunity to display and connect over classic, vintage, exotic, and specialty vehicles. Cars & Coffee partners also include Ryan Friedman Motor Cars and Goulston & Storrs.
The weekend concludes with The Bridge at Topping Rose House, Celebrating the 140th Jubilee of Mercedes-Benz, a ticketed garden gathering limited to 500 guests from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Set within the historic hotel's gardens, the afternoon will feature Mercedes-Benz vehicles celebrating a legacy of innovation while racing confidently toward the future, alongside bites from acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Additional partners include Topping Rose House and Volvo. Tickets are priced at $275 per person, with ticket sales benefiting Heart of the Hamptons, a Southampton-based nonprofit that provides a weekly food pantry and emergency assistance to local individuals, seniors, and families in crisis.
The Bridge is a collaboration between Robert Rubin, who has owned the Bridgehampton Race Circuit since 1981 and founded The Bridge golf club in 2002, Shamin Abas, President of Shamin Abas Associates, and Jeffrey Einhorn, a Manhattan-based attorney and longtime car collector.
True to its founders' intent, The Bridge crowns no winners and hands out no trophies, offering instead a setting where design, engineering, and cultural relevance can speak for themselves.
"This property has meant something to car people for a long time. All the greats of the era raced here: Gurney, Andretti, Moss, McLaren, Hansgen, Shelby, Hulme, Rodriguez, Surtees…it's a long list," said Rubin. "As we mark ten years of The Bridge, I look around and see people who were here in the sixties standing next to people who weren't even born when this was still a viable racetrack. That history feels more alive than ever. That's the thing I'm most proud of."
Partners of the event to date include: Merrill, a Bank of America Company; Breguet; Ferrari North America; Aston Martin; Spyker; Moët Hennessy; Topping Rose House; Mytheresa; Volvo; Expedition Motor Company; FariCars; Luminari Motor Company; The Twenty Five; Twisted Automotive; Blade, a Joby Company; Pivotal; Motor Club New York; Roche Bobois; The Hangar Group; BonBon; and Nestlé.