The legendary motorsports stunt performer, Travis Pastrana, has demonstrated the agility and performance of the new and sold-out Bentley Supersports (500 units reserved) in “Supersports: FULL SEND.” The film was shot entirely at Bentley’s campus and Dream Factory in Crewe, England.
The Supersports’ combination of 657 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, highly developed chassis and aerodynamics package unleashes a new level of performance for Bentley, company officials stated in a press release. To showcase the car’s agility, Pastrana worked with Bentley in September of last year to create a “Gymkhana”-type film. Shot within the grounds of Bentley’s factory, originally constructed in 1938 on Pyms Lane in Crewe, Bentley refers to the film as its own “Pymkhana.”
Supersports Exceeds Pastrana’s Expectations
Bentley says that “Supersports: FULL SEND” is a celebration of the new Supersports, Pastrana’s extraordinary precision and ability, and the Bentley factory itself, recipient of significant self-funded investment over the last five years.
Pastrana was chosen by Bentley to support the film project based on his long career of extraordinary stunts, motorsports successes and extreme sports. “Supersports: FULL SEND” follows Pastrana’s final official “Gymkhana” film, “Aussie Shred,” which was released last month and has been viewed almost nine million times.
“I knew the Supersports would have a lot of power, but I was happily surprised by how nimble and fun it was to drive,” said Pastrana. “I’ve never driven a production-based car to film a video of this magnitude before, without a clutch or modified steering angle, I had my concerns—but the Supersports exceeded all of my expectations. It was exactly what I had hoped for—the perfect combination of luxury and performance.”
“Supersports: FULL SEND” was shot over the course of three days at the Bentley factory, supported by scores of Bentley colleagues who volunteered their time. Before the shoot, the car was specially prepared in the on-site Engineering Technical Centre by a dedicated team of technicians.
The FULL SEND Car
To allow Pastrana to navigate the Bentley site while driving the Supersports beyond the limits of grip, modifications were made to a standard Supersports to make it even more agile, noted the release. The key change was the addition of a hydraulic handbrake, mounted alongside the steering wheel, to enable instantaneous locking of the rear axle. Bentley’s chassis and transmission teams integrated the handbrake with the car’s control systems to allow instant reinstatement of power as the handbrake was released, meaning Pastrana could manipulate the car sideways before a tight corner and then maintain a long drift through it.
The handbrake includes the word “Mildred” on the handle—a reference to the internal project name for Supersports. Inspiration for the name came from Mildred Mary Petre, a “Bentley Girl” who pushed the boundaries of what was possible with a fearless spirit.
Other changes included software modifications to allow power braking, where the brake and throttle can be applied simultaneously, to allow adjustment of cornering stance mid-drift and to allow the car to perform static and rolling burnouts.
The FULL SEND car will make appearances at upcoming Bentley events across 2026 and then be retained by Bentley as the newest member of the Heritage Collection, based in Crewe.