Repco was quick to attempt to divert attention away from activities in Bathurst recently

On Friday 1 August, leading Australian automotive parts and accessories retailer Repco announced it was “seeking to distract from a distraction it might not have caused in Bathurst” earlier that week.
In a tongue in cheek media release, the iconic Australian brand said that contrary to reports published, it wasn’t recording the 2025
edition of its annual landmark ‘Bringin’ the Bathurst’ TV advertisement at the famous NSW regional city.
“Nothin’ to see here,” said a company spokesperson at the time, speaking from a racetrack that “wasn’t Mount Panorama.”
“We want racing fans and car enthusiasts to know we didn’t have an internationally acclaimed production company recording any awesome action at Australia’s holy grail of motor racing.
“If you were in the area the week commencing 28 July 2025 – not that that was the date we were shooting anything – then just forget about anything you clearly didn’t see.”
Repco’s spokesperson emphasised that stars from the Supercars Championship and various other motorsport identities were not involved in this thing that didn’t take place.
They also said their multi-award-winning creative agency wasn’t there either.
“And as for this NZ racing legend who did that Lap of the Gods thing who keeps hanging out with us, that’s just Paul from Accounts,” the spokesperson noted.
The company’s spokesperson closed by saying Repco’s latest catalogue sale would kick off on August 6th “in case your car needs any cool stuff at great prices.”
Customers can get ready for Dad’s Day with a range of offers, which “might help take minds off what didn’t happen at Bathurst this week.”
Repco’s annual Bringin’ the Bathurst TV commercials celebrate the iconic Australian brand’s long-standing support of local motorsport.
Irreverent and funny, these landmark TV ads bring together the who’s-who of Australian motor racing and car culture to honour the arrival of the Repco Bathurst 1000 endurance race, which is held in October each year at the famed Mount Panorama circuit.
Repco’s annual Bringin’ the Bathurst TV ads began in 2021.

For more from Repco, visit www.repco.com.au