Shannon Noll goes back to school in Repco’s Bathurst ad

Repco has enlisted some of Australian motorsport’s biggest names for its latest Bringin’ the Bathurst campaign ahead of the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000.

Created with Thinkerbell, the television commercial takes viewers inside the fictional Bathurst Driving School, where a new class learns to tackle Mount Panorama and earn its “B” plates.

Motorsport commentator Neil Crompton leads the lesson alongside Garth Tander, with Greg Murphy, Larry Perkins, Dick Johnson, Thomas Randle, Brodie Kostecki, David Reynolds and Shannon Noll also appearing.

Back to Bathurst

The campaign features references to famous moments from the race’s history, including pop-up kangaroos, rocks, close driving lessons and one overly confident student.

“Bringin’ the Bathurst is Repco’s way of sharing a laugh with race fans,” said Mitch Wiley, executive general manager of marketing at Repco.

“This year’s ad has plenty of familiar faces, moments and in-jokes that make Bathurst what it is. Keep your eyes peeled - there’s plenty in there.”

Thinkerbell has worked with Repco on each instalment of the annual campaign, which launched in 2021 and brings together motorsport legends, current drivers and figures from Australian car culture.

Campaign hits screens

The 2026 Bringin’ the Bathurst commercial is now running across television networks and online.

The Repco Bathurst 1000 will be held at Mount Panorama from 8 to 11 October.