duPont REGISTRY July 2026

America expresses itself best through motion – big ideas, bold styling, mechanical innovation, set to the soundtrack of horsepower echoing across open roads, racetracks, and city streets. As the United States gears up for its Semiquincentennial celebration, this July issue commemorates the machines, personalities, and pursuits that define our Icons of America theme – stories rooted in steely ambition, masterful craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of performance.

Fittingly, our cover car is one of the most visceral reinterpretations of an American legend: the GT500CR Carbon by Classic Recreations. Equal parts modern engineering exercise and tribute to Shelby's original formula, it embodies the spirit of reinvention that has long pushed high-performance culture forward. It is raw, dramatic, unapologetically loud, and deeply connected to the heritage that inspired it. Elsewhere in BUY, we explore Cadillac's latest acoustics revolution through its Dolby ATMOS sound system collaboration with AKG.

In DRIVE, we get behind the wheel of Chevrolet's astonishing 1,250-horsepower, 233-mph Corvette ZR1X to definitively answer a compelling question: has America finally produced a true hypercar capable of challenging Europe's elite at a fraction of the price? Michael Teo Van Runkle pushes its limits before delivering his verdict. Meantime, I speak to the driver who tackled the fearsome Nürburgring Nordschleife – the world's most demanding proving ground – to make Ford's GT Mk IV the fastest American-built car ever to lap the 'Green Hell'.

Another U.S. star is IndyCar legend Bobby Rahal, who discusses racing, car collecting, and legacy, while I headed north of Los Angeles for a closer look at the new Singer Drivers Club at Willow Springs Raceway, where invitation-only community and bespoke hospitality converge – and I got to race against a former F1 World Champion!

Beyond the road, in our LIVE section, you'll find a collection of American lifestyle stories spanning yachting, haute fashion design, and whiskey – all aspects that shape luxury culture today. In SELL, we spotlight a curated selection of the world's most desirable exotic, classic, and luxury automobiles. And Khris Bharath's auction report tracks the spring trends from Monaco to Palm Beach and California, influencing future global collector-car values.

At a moment when America's automotive identity feels more confident and globally influential than it has in recent memory, this issue reflects the passion, innovation, and individuality that will drive it forward for the next 250 years.

Happy reading, and as always, drive safely!