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DRIVER’S SEAT

It has never been easier in the modern era to clap along with the drumbeat of American automobile exceptionalism. Forget the 1980s and ’90s, when our OEMs were running cars through Xerox machines. Today, America makes electric cars that are unbeatable at the dragstrip. We make supertrucks that fly and SUVs that crawl out of craters. And we have the best performance bargain in the world — the Chevrolet Corvette. That’s why, in celebration of Americana, we had to have the newest variant on our cover. While the base Corvette Stingray went exotic on us with the debut of the platform’s midengine layout, the new Corvette Z06 takes another giant leap with the introduction of an actual race engine for the street — an all-aluminum, free-breathing 5.5-liter V8 with a dry…

2 min.

MADE IN AMERICA

When Chevrolet pulled back the curtains on the highly anticipated C8 Corvette, many were already speculating on a Z06 version. What engine would it have? How would Chevrolet give the Z06 a new look to make it stand out? Those questions, along with many others, proliferated — namely among fans of the iconic American model. It took two years after the unveiling of the C8 for those questions to be answered, but the wait was more than worth it. With the new C8 Corvette Z06, Chevrolet has created a true American supercar that will be cherished and driven to extremes for decades to come. For power, Chevrolet had to one-up the already potent LT2 6.2-liter V8 engine found in the C8 Corvette Stingray. Their answer came in the form of the…

1 min.

America’s Corvette King

Founded in 1968, Les Stanford Chevrolet in Dearborn, Michigan has grown to become one of the country’s most respected automotive dealers and also reigns supreme as “America’s Corvette King.” Since its founding, Les Stanford Chevrolet has been a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on integrity and customer service. For Les Stanford, the late founder of the dealership, picking the automotive industry was an easy choice as he described the industry as a truly fascinating one. That insight came from a man who spent years in Hollywood, as well. This vigor for the automotive industry was passed on to his sons Paul and Gary who currently own the dealership. The lineage runs even deeper with the 3rd generation, Dan Smith and Weston Stanford, running operations at the dealership. As mentioned before,…

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HYPER POWER

2,000+ Horsepower $3M Estimated base price 105 Planned Production run Established in 1991, Hennessey Performance Engineering has spent the last three decades pushing internal combustion to its limits. Not one for small feats, the Texas-based tuning firm is currently building a six-wheeled pickup truck that exceeds 1,000 horsepower while simultaneously finishing the development of a hypercar with a claimed top speed of more than 310 mph. As the tuner turned manufacturer flexes its fossil fuel muscles, it’s also looking toward the future. Enter Project Deep Space, Hennessey’s first all-electric vehicle. Scheduled to go into production sometime in 2026, Project Deep Space solves common problems that plague fast EVs while delivering a luxury-focused driving experience. According to Hennessey, the biggest concern surrounding its first EV was excessive weight from the batteries. In response, Hennessey came…

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ENDURING LEGACY

On a quest to dominate Ferrari in endurance races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Michigan-based automotive manufacturer Ford released a secret weapon — the GT40. Designed at the hands of Roy Lunn, Carroll Shelby, and Ken Miles, the Ford GT40 quickly gained traction as a worthy competitor against some of the world’s most successful race teams. At the height of the model’s racing years, Ford crossed the finish line of the 1966 Le Mans securing first, second, and third position for a long-anticipated victory depicted in the 2019 film Ford v Ferrari. After decades of development, Ford along with designer Camillo Pardo debuted a concept of the GT40 at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. Just 45 days after capturing the attention of every automotive enthusiast on the planet,…

3 min.

STRAIGHT TO THE MOON

1,000 Horsepower 329 miles Range 3 seconds 0–60 mph I am an outspoken person. Have been my whole life. And I’ve been (sometimes too) vocal in my criticisms of automakers, particularly General Motors Co. after it mishandled the Volt and Bolt, two forward-thinking cars that suffered from bewildering packaging, odd styling, and little marketing. But after a day in the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, I’m willing to say I was too hard on Detroit’s biggest automaker. Throughout my time with the Hummer EV, I heard about how it was “a moonshot” effort that saw GM cast aside the usual auto-industry bureaucracy to shorten the time from conception to production. It’s easy to dismiss this as standard-issue storytelling that PRfolks spout on any launch, but consider this: We only heard about an electric Hummer in…

2 min.

RIDE ON

1. VALLEY OF FIRE, NEVADA Located in the Mojave Desert, 50 miles away from the Las Vegas strip, Valley of Fire State Park features 46,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone. The roads occasionally cut through massive boulders and deep valleys. Given the area’s rugged nature, a stout off-roader such as the Mercedes-AMG G63 or Range Rover Defender would truly allow you to explore this otherworldly landscape. Stay: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Dine: Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, Las Vegas, Nevada Visit: Atlatl Rock, Overton, Nevada 2. TAIL OF THE DRAGON, TENNESSEE Paved in the 1930s, Tail of the Dragon stands as one of the world’s best driving roads thanks to tight twisting turns and lush forest scenery. Cutting across Tennessee and North Carolina, U.S. Route 129 packs 318 curves in 11 miles. With such…

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BRIGHT LIGHTS, STREET FIGHTS

News in late March that Formula 1 would once again blast through the streets of Las Vegas beginning in November 2023 got hearts and minds racing. Enough to smash past records for hotel room reservation requests at Wynn Las Vegas and its sister property, Encore. And who could blame them? It’s going to be a blockbuster: a Saturday night race, with the world’s fastest road course race cars zipping wheel-to-wheel past famous hotels and casinos on the strip. The 14-turn 3.8-mile track will have three straights, a single chicane, and an expected top speed of 212 mph. It’s a mouth-watering proposition for fans, and one that F1 hopes will erase sad memories of its last foray in the desert town, in 1981 and 1982, when the grand prix was held in the…

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READY FOR COMBAT

Since 1991, Combat Motors has caught the attention of riders around the globe with its artistically interesting and mechanically innovative approach to motorcycle design. Even with international success, the Alabama-based company has never strayed from its brand values — these builders “treasure American hand-craftmanship” and “never compromise passion, intensity, time, or money.” Thirty-one years later, Combat Motors continues to push boundaries with an absolutely stacked lineup for 2022 that includes four incredible bikes. The newest addition is the military-spec Bomber. This anodized bike features a laid-back seat angle, forward controls, an S&S X132 air-cooled big twin engine, and the company’s signature design style. “The forward controls on the 2022 Combat Bomber have been standardized to accommodate the new seat position for this machine,” says Combat Motors owner Ernest Lee. “The riding stance…

1 min.

DIVE TIME

1. The Oris Aquis Depth Gauge ($3,900) makes use of a unique patented system of depth measurement for divers. Water flows into a hole cut into the sapphire crystal at 12 o’clock and through a channel around its perimeter, leaving a watermark on the yellow depth gauge on the dial. This automatic watch features a meters-to-feet conversion chart on the case back and is water resistant to 500 meters. 2. Powered by the brand’s Caliber 5 automatic movement, the Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Orange Diver ($3,300) is crafted in stainless steel and boasts a bold orange dial with Super-LumiNova hands and markers. Submergible to 300 meters, it features a notched 12-sided unidirectional rotating bezel for better grip, a fine adjustment system to extend or reduce the length for wear over…

3 min.

BOURBON, BABY

There is nothing quite like visiting the bourbon trail in Kentucky, where distillery after distillery defines the taste of bourbon. Generally associated with the American south and Kentucky in particular (until recently), bourbon sports an intriguing history — littered with prohibition-era thefts and top-secret dossiers, stories for another time — that almost rivals its taste. While all bourbons are whiskeys, not all whiskey is bourbon. Tobe a true bourbon, the liquor should be made in never-before-used double-oaked casks and should contain a mixture of at least 51 percent corn (along with rye and wheat). Every bourbon, though, has a distinctive flavor all its own based on how it is made and how long it is aged, among other factors. 1. UP IN SMOKE Bringing smokier notes to the forefront, Basil Hayden Subtle…

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SECOND SKIN

An essential accessory in any driver’s wardrobe, the classic leather jacket traces its legacy back to the early 1900s. While the garment originated as a protective sheath for German soldiers during World War I, a New York raincoat designer named Irving Schott, along with his brother, Jack, transformed the fashion world in 1928 when their brand, Schott Bros (now Schott NYC, still run by the same family), introduced the leather jacket to mainstream consumers. First sold at a Harley-Davidson dealership, the style was adopted by bikers and eventually punk rockers, Hollywood types, and motorsport icons. The Schott NYC Waxy Lambskin Delivery Jacket shown here embodies traditional styling by incorporating lightweight soft black leather with antique nickel trim, while a yellow houndstooth cotton lining adds a vibrant touch to the time-honored…

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