Things we’ve noticed in the video that lead us to believe it’s not 100% real:

  • @00:03 – Notice the ’09 on the windshield of the Camaro…. The 1st 5th generation Camaro production model was a 2010.
  • @00:07 – The steering wheel and head unit visible inside the Camaro are obviously from a 2012+ model.
  • @02:02 – “CLOSED COURSE. PROFESSIONAL DRIVER. DO NOT ATTEMPT” displayed on screen momentarily.
  • @02:25 – Multiple sets of tire marks are visible, leading us to believe that there were several takes.
  • @02:27 – Over exaggerated swerve / spin-out of the “innocent” motorist.

Regardless of how “fake” or “staged” this Pepsi Max / Jeff Gordon “Test Drive” commercial appears, you have to admit, it’s pretty amusing.

UPDATE (3/14/2013):

“A Pepsi spokesperson told ABC News that a stunt man actually did some of the driving.” –ABC News