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brought nostalgia and personality to the grounds,
reinforcing the emotional connection between
automobiles and the culture surrounding them.
!e setting remains integral to the event's identity.
Designed by Grumman engineers and built in
1957 across more than 500 acres overlooking
Peconic Bay, the original Bridgehampton Race
Circuit became an important chapter in postwar
American motorsport. A"er Robert Rubin
stepped in to preserve the property in the early
1970s, the grounds eventually became home to
!e Bridge golf club, allowing the site's automotive
legacy to remain part of its future.
To commemorate the tenth anniversary, !e
Bridge introduced a limited-edition capsule
collection for men and women, along with a
special book chronicling the property's history
and the evolution of the gathering. !e weekend
continued with Cars & Co$ee at the
Bridgehampton Museum, welcoming automotive
enthusiasts for a complimentary public
celebration of classic, vintage, exotic, and
specialty vehicles.
!e festivities concluded at Topping Rose House
with a garden gathering celebrating Mercedes-
Benz's 140th anniversary. Featuring vehicles
honoring the marque's legacy and cuisine by
acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the
event also supported Heart of the Hamptons,
with ticket proceeds bene#ting the Southampton-
based nonpro#t's food pantry and emergency
assistance programs.
Ten years on, !e Bridge X has become more
than a showcase of exceptional automobiles. It is
a re%ection of the Hamptons' distinctive
relationship with cra"smanship, history, and
innovation—a place where automotive heritage
meets contemporary luxury and the passion for
extraordinary design remains timeless.
Courtesy of Chris Jeyes & Tony Laiacona
