Travis Pastrana Returns With Hoonigan’s Wildest Film Yet
The Gymkhana series has always pushed the boundaries of stunt driving, but the latest installment, titled Aussie Shred, raises the bar yet again. Travis Pastrana returns for his third outing as the lead stunt driver, delivering an 11-minute showcase of precision driving, massive jumps, and mechanical excess set against the dramatic backdrop of Australia.
For motorsport fans in the GCC, where Gymkhana films enjoy a cult following, this new chapter reinforces why the series remains unmatched in its blend of skill, spectacle, and automotive creativity.
Australia Provides A Perfect Playground
Set entirely in Australia, Aussie Shred takes full advantage of the country’s vast landscapes and iconic roads. From high-speed sequences at Mount Panorama to wide-open stretches of tarmac and dirt, the setting feels tailor-made for Gymkhana’s mix of chaos and control.
The location also adds a fresh visual identity to the series, pairing aggressive driving with sweeping cinematography that keeps the film engaging from start to finish.
The Biggest Jump In Gymkhana History
One of the standout moments in Aussie Shred is the largest jump ever attempted in a Gymkhana film. Pastrana’s confidence behind the wheel is on full display, combining rally-honed precision with fearless commitment.
While the film does not include the base-jumping elements seen in Pastrana’s 2022 Gymkhana appearance, it more than compensates with scale, speed, and technical difficulty. The result is a film that feels relentlessly intense without losing its sense of fun.
The Brataroo 9500 Turbo Steals The Spotlight
Alongside Pastrana, the true star of the film is the car, a heavily reengineered 1978 Subaru BRAT known as the Brataroo 9500 Turbo. Built by Vermont SportsCar, the vehicle bears almost no resemblance mechanically to its humble origins.
Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-LITER flat-four producing 670 HP and 680 LB-FT of torque. The engine revs beyond 9500 RPM, delivering the distinctive high-pitched soundtrack that announces its presence before it ever appears on screen. According to Hoonigan, it also features the most advanced active aerodynamics ever fitted to a Gymkhana car.
Precision Driving Meets Controlled Chaos
As expected, the film is packed with classic Gymkhana elements. There are perfectly executed donuts, dramatic frame slides, choreographed near-misses, and a mix of moments that feel meticulously planned alongside others that look convincingly spontaneous.
From drag racing an Australian supercar downhill to weaving through tight urban and rural environments, Pastrana’s control never wavers. Every maneuver highlights the fine line Gymkhana walks between motorsport discipline and cinematic spectacle.
Why Gymkhana Still Matters To GCC Enthusiasts
In the GCC, where performance cars, rally culture, and automotive media enjoy strong popularity, Gymkhana remains a unique reference point. It celebrates driving skill over lap times and creativity over convention, values that resonate strongly with regional car culture.
Aussie Shred also reinforces the global appeal of the series, proving that Gymkhana can evolve its locations, machinery, and scale while staying true to its roots.
Final Word
Gymkhana: Aussie Shred is not just another sequel, it is a statement. With Travis Pastrana at the helm, a monstrous purpose-built Subaru, and Australia as its stage, the film delivers one of the most complete Gymkhana experiences to date.
For viewers in the GCC and beyond, it serves as a reminder of why Gymkhana remains the gold standard for automotive stunt films, blending raw mechanical performance, elite driving talent, and pure entertainment into a format that still feels fresh after all these years.
