Travis Pastrana Turns Bentley’s Historic Courtyard Into a Smoke-Filled Arena
The worlds of high-society aristocrats and adrenaline junkies rarely intersect, but when they do, the result is usually a spectacular explosion of noise and burning rubber. Bentley recently decided to transform its hallowed Crewe headquarters into a giant drift pad, handing the keys to none other than action sports icon Travis Pastrana. The resulting film, titled Supersports: FULL SEND, serves as a high-octane proof of concept for the new, already sold-out Bentley Supersports, proving it is capable of far more than just high-speed transcontinental cruising. It was a half-serious, half-manic "Pymkhana," where the historic asphalt of Pyms Lane disappeared under a thick blanket of tire smoke.
Unlike a standard luxury cruiser, this particular Supersports wasn't exactly straight off the showroom floor. To allow Pastrana to bend the laws of physics with a 666-horsepower beast, engineers equipped the car with a bespoke hydraulic handbrake affectionately dubbed "Mildred." The name is a nod to the legendary "Bentley Girl" Mildred Mary Petre, a woman renowned for her fearless racing spirit. Beyond some clever software tweaks that allowed for simultaneous throttle and brake input, the machine remained technically faithful to its rear-wheel-drive architecture, demonstrating that a Bentley can be terrifyingly agile without the crutch of all-wheel drive.
The video itself is a visual feast for any petrolhead, featuring Pastrana drifting within inches of the crown jewels of Bentley’s Heritage Collection. Caught in the crossfire were icons like the 1929 Team Blower, the Le Mans winning Speed 8, and the ultra-rare W16-powered Hunaudières concept. This priceless metal served as a mere backdrop for a raw display of power that shattered the usual tranquility of a site dedicated to fine leather and hand-polished veneers. It was a professional, if slightly audacious, way to remind the world that Bentley has not forgotten its racing roots, even when they are wrapped in an incredibly expensive tuxedo.
The performance concluded with a symbolic cameo by Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser, who is seen "getting to work" upon surveying the black streaks of rubber tattooing the factory grounds. Production of the Supersports is slated to begin in late 2026, and all 500 units have already been claimed by owners who, in all likelihood, will never drive them this aggressively. Nevertheless, this film stands as a permanent record of the moment Bentley cast aside its legendary restraint and let one of the world’s best stunt drivers show exactly what happens when a luxury car is truly let off the leash.
