Bentley Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of "Supersports: FULL SEND" Video Capturing Dynamic Performance of New Supersports Car
Bentley Motors has released a making-of video for "Supersports: FULL SEND," a film depicting the dynamic performance of the new Supersports car. Featuring Travis Pastrana, the three-day shoot involved over 100 staff, and was the first time the entire Crewe campus was closed to allow speeds up to 120 mph. The video contains 12 hidden Easter eggs.
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Bentley has released a making-of video for "Supersports: FULL SEND," a film depicting the dynamic performance of the new Supersports car, shot with Travis Pastrana at its Crewe, UK campus.
The three-day shoot involved over 100 staff from Bentley and the production team.
This was the first time the entire Crewe campus was completely closed and sealed off to allow for safe filming and driving at speeds up to 120 mph.
The video contains 12 hidden Easter eggs.
Crewe, UK – April 2, 2026 – Bentley Motors today released a behind-the-scenes video of "Supersports: FULL SEND," the most dynamic film in Bentley's history. Featuring Travis Pastrana, this project was an unprecedented, ambitious, and groundbreaking undertaking for Bentley.
The newly released making-of video showcases the behind-the-scenes action of the three-day shoot at Bentley's campus. It marks the first time over 100 staff members participated, and the entire Bentley campus was completely closed off for filming.
The planning for "Supersports: FULL SEND" began in April of last year. The introduction of the new Supersports car presented Bentley with an excellent opportunity to embark on a completely new type of film production.
The video was internally codenamed "Pymcana," a portmanteau of Pyms Lane, the factory's location, and Gymkhana.
Planning commenced with discussions involving key departments within Bentley. Following extensive review and preparation, and approval from the board of directors, the R&D department proceeded to customize a Supersports development vehicle specifically for this shoot.
The electronically controlled limited-slip differential (eLSD) was adjusted to lock earlier, and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) was permanently disabled. Additionally, dedicated software modifications were implemented to enable static and rolling burnouts. A key to success was the design and integration of a functional hydraulic handbrake, seamlessly integrated with the control system of the 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This allowed the vehicle to enter tight corners within the factory's road network by sliding, rather than relying on power oversteer. The preparation of this vehicle was overseen by Alistair Corner, Bentley's Engineering Manager.
The main car has now been added to Bentley's heritage collection. A second backup vehicle was also prepared in case the main car was damaged during filming.
Both vehicles featured special Gymkhana-inspired wrapping by graphic artist Deathspray, and the 22-inch wheels were custom-painted. Furthermore, two titanium skid blocks were installed under the main vehicle to create the impressive sparks seen at the end of the video.
Travis Pastrana readily agreed to participate in this project as the driver, and filming took place over three days from September 26 to 28, 2025. Before filming began, the content of each scene and the vehicle's movements were meticulously planned and designed in detail. This was done to minimize risks to the vehicle, the driver, and the factory facilities.
Given that filming took place in an active factory, a wide range of risks had to be considered. Extreme caution was required for all infrastructure, including main gas lines, fiber optic cables, water pipes, and even the factory's entire power supply. Some of these facilities were located in close proximity to where the dynamic filming was taking place.
Furthermore, for the chase scene in the parking lot with the Pikes Peak specification Bentley vehicle and the burnout scene at Brooklands, more precise coordination was required, involving two precision drivers in addition to Travis.
The actual filming involved a production team along with support teams from various Bentley internal departments, with over 100 staff members in total supporting the project. The main film crew consisted of approximately 25 people, including two main camera operators, two drone operators, two minicam technicians, and a three-person crew operating a dedicated tracking car built on a first-generation Bentayga W12. This tracking car was equipped with a U-Crane arm.
The support team also included 10 location marshals responsible for ensuring safety and securing each location within the factory, 25 vehicle specialists (divided into two teams), as well as the factory support team, medical team, fire department, vehicle handlers, heritage car drivers, and a health and safety unit.
Under this system, filming proceeded without significant issues.
After three days of filming and three months of editing directed by John Richards, the completed video was released in January. The video contains 12 "Easter eggs" that can be found with careful viewing, featuring various vehicles and details.
### Details of the 12 Easter Eggs hidden in "Supersports: FULL SEND"
- When Travis Pastrana enters the factory, the Bentley employee number on his ID badge is "199," the same as his race number.
- The 1999 concept car "Hunaudières" appears in the "garage" scene.
- The 2003 Le Mans winning car "Speed 8" also appears in the garage.
- The new Continental GT S is also included in the video, despite being under embargo.
- The code name for the Supersports project, "Mildred," is embossed on the hydraulic handbrake.
- A new Bentley BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) appears twice. The first time it's in the parking lot camouflaged, and the second time it's revealed under a silk cover after Travis breaks a door.
- Bentley's own 1953 R-Type Continental (the origin of the Continental GT's design language and name) is displayed in a glass box where Travis turns left, after a flyby by pre-war Bentley vehicles.
- The 2025 EXP 15 Design Vision Car appears on the rooftop overlooking the long straight section of the video.
- The race number "199" on the Supersports' front grille has a black "1" between the two "9"s, representing Bentley's founding year "1919."
- In the final scene, the three vehicles Travis stops next to include the 1926 original Supersports, flanked by the two most recent generations.
- The colorful lineup of vehicles in the final aerial shot reflects the body colors of the paint panels on the side of the paint shop.
- In the end credits, the person cleaning up the traces left by Travis is Frank-Stefan Waliser, Bentley's Chairman and CEO.
### Comment from Alistair Corner, Bentley Engineering Manager
"The mission for our Pymcana car was to take an already highly capable Supersports and turn it up to '11.' This meant removing all the safety features required for a road-going car and adding features that allowed it to dance through the tight roads of the factory. The team of engineers who developed this car were truly amazing, learning as they went and constantly coming up with creative solutions to transform this car into a monster. And most importantly, what this special car is achieving now is an extension of the inherent capabilities of the Supersports. The Pymcana car is a Supersports with its limits removed, and our chassis
The three-day shoot involved over 100 staff from Bentley and the production team.
This was the first time the entire Crewe campus was completely closed and sealed off to allow for safe filming and driving at speeds up to 120 mph.
The video contains 12 hidden Easter eggs.
Crewe, UK – April 2, 2026 – Bentley Motors today released a behind-the-scenes video of "Supersports: FULL SEND," the most dynamic film in Bentley's history. Featuring Travis Pastrana, this project was an unprecedented, ambitious, and groundbreaking undertaking for Bentley.
The newly released making-of video showcases the behind-the-scenes action of the three-day shoot at Bentley's campus. It marks the first time over 100 staff members participated, and the entire Bentley campus was completely closed off for filming.
The planning for "Supersports: FULL SEND" began in April of last year. The introduction of the new Supersports car presented Bentley with an excellent opportunity to embark on a completely new type of film production.
The video was internally codenamed "Pymcana," a portmanteau of Pyms Lane, the factory's location, and Gymkhana.
Planning commenced with discussions involving key departments within Bentley. Following extensive review and preparation, and approval from the board of directors, the R&D department proceeded to customize a Supersports development vehicle specifically for this shoot.
The electronically controlled limited-slip differential (eLSD) was adjusted to lock earlier, and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) was permanently disabled. Additionally, dedicated software modifications were implemented to enable static and rolling burnouts. A key to success was the design and integration of a functional hydraulic handbrake, seamlessly integrated with the control system of the 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This allowed the vehicle to enter tight corners within the factory's road network by sliding, rather than relying on power oversteer. The preparation of this vehicle was overseen by Alistair Corner, Bentley's Engineering Manager.
The main car has now been added to Bentley's heritage collection. A second backup vehicle was also prepared in case the main car was damaged during filming.
Both vehicles featured special Gymkhana-inspired wrapping by graphic artist Deathspray, and the 22-inch wheels were custom-painted. Furthermore, two titanium skid blocks were installed under the main vehicle to create the impressive sparks seen at the end of the video.
Travis Pastrana readily agreed to participate in this project as the driver, and filming took place over three days from September 26 to 28, 2025. Before filming began, the content of each scene and the vehicle's movements were meticulously planned and designed in detail. This was done to minimize risks to the vehicle, the driver, and the factory facilities.
Given that filming took place in an active factory, a wide range of risks had to be considered. Extreme caution was required for all infrastructure, including main gas lines, fiber optic cables, water pipes, and even the factory's entire power supply. Some of these facilities were located in close proximity to where the dynamic filming was taking place.
Furthermore, for the chase scene in the parking lot with the Pikes Peak specification Bentley vehicle and the burnout scene at Brooklands, more precise coordination was required, involving two precision drivers in addition to Travis.
The actual filming involved a production team along with support teams from various Bentley internal departments, with over 100 staff members in total supporting the project. The main film crew consisted of approximately 25 people, including two main camera operators, two drone operators, two minicam technicians, and a three-person crew operating a dedicated tracking car built on a first-generation Bentayga W12. This tracking car was equipped with a U-Crane arm.
The support team also included 10 location marshals responsible for ensuring safety and securing each location within the factory, 25 vehicle specialists (divided into two teams), as well as the factory support team, medical team, fire department, vehicle handlers, heritage car drivers, and a health and safety unit.
Under this system, filming proceeded without significant issues.
After three days of filming and three months of editing directed by John Richards, the completed video was released in January. The video contains 12 "Easter eggs" that can be found with careful viewing, featuring various vehicles and details.
### Details of the 12 Easter Eggs hidden in "Supersports: FULL SEND"
- When Travis Pastrana enters the factory, the Bentley employee number on his ID badge is "199," the same as his race number.
- The 1999 concept car "Hunaudières" appears in the "garage" scene.
- The 2003 Le Mans winning car "Speed 8" also appears in the garage.
- The new Continental GT S is also included in the video, despite being under embargo.
- The code name for the Supersports project, "Mildred," is embossed on the hydraulic handbrake.
- A new Bentley BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) appears twice. The first time it's in the parking lot camouflaged, and the second time it's revealed under a silk cover after Travis breaks a door.
- Bentley's own 1953 R-Type Continental (the origin of the Continental GT's design language and name) is displayed in a glass box where Travis turns left, after a flyby by pre-war Bentley vehicles.
- The 2025 EXP 15 Design Vision Car appears on the rooftop overlooking the long straight section of the video.
- The race number "199" on the Supersports' front grille has a black "1" between the two "9"s, representing Bentley's founding year "1919."
- In the final scene, the three vehicles Travis stops next to include the 1926 original Supersports, flanked by the two most recent generations.
- The colorful lineup of vehicles in the final aerial shot reflects the body colors of the paint panels on the side of the paint shop.
- In the end credits, the person cleaning up the traces left by Travis is Frank-Stefan Waliser, Bentley's Chairman and CEO.
### Comment from Alistair Corner, Bentley Engineering Manager
"The mission for our Pymcana car was to take an already highly capable Supersports and turn it up to '11.' This meant removing all the safety features required for a road-going car and adding features that allowed it to dance through the tight roads of the factory. The team of engineers who developed this car were truly amazing, learning as they went and constantly coming up with creative solutions to transform this car into a monster. And most importantly, what this special car is achieving now is an extension of the inherent capabilities of the Supersports. The Pymcana car is a Supersports with its limits removed, and our chassis
FAQ
What kind of video is "Supersports: FULL SEND"?
It's a promotional video by Bentley depicting the dynamic driving performance of its new Supersports car, driven by world-renowned driver Travis Pastrana. The behind-the-scenes footage of its production has also been released.
Where did the filming take place?
Extensive filming took place over three days at Bentley's headquarters campus in Crewe, UK, which was completely closed off for the production.
What are the "Easter eggs" hidden in the video?
There are 12 hidden details related to the Bentley brand, including historical and new vehicles, and the company's founding year, dispersed throughout the video.