Toni Breidinger Breaks Barriers: From Social Media Icon to NASCAR Histo…read more
Toni Breidinger is set to make her full-time debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025, driving the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage. This milestone comes after two part-time seasons with the team and a remarkable 2023 performance, where she made history by becoming the highest-finishing female debut driver in the series with a 15th-place finish at Kansas Speedway.
At 25, Breidinger, a Bay Area native, will be supported by sponsorships from Raising Cane’s, CELSIUS, and Sunoco as she joins the competitive roster of TRICON Garage. The Mooresville, North Carolina-based team is a top development program in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and fields five full-time entries. Breidinger will race alongside Corey Haim and Tanner Gray, with her crew chief and additional team details set to be announced later.
Breidinger’s career is defined by historic achievements. In 2021, she became the first Arabic-American woman to compete in a national NASCAR series while driving for Young’s Motorsports. Her ARCA Menards Series career, spanning 65 starts, includes four Top 5 finishes and 27 Top 10 finishes, making her the female driver with the most Top 10 finishes in the series’ history. In 2024, she raced full-time in the ARCA Menards Series with Venturini Motorsports, earning 11 Top 10 finishes in 20 races and placing fourth in the championship standings. Beyond ARCA, her accomplishments include 19 USAC victories and stints in Late Model Stocks and the Toyota GR Cup.
Off the track, Breidinger is a rising star in media and fashion. She’s the first NASCAR driver to be featured in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue and has appeared in major campaigns for brands like GAP and Victoria’s Secret. With over five million followers across Instagram and TikTok, she leads all NASCAR drivers in social media engagement and value, solidifying her influence beyond the racing world.
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season kicks off with the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, where Breidinger will officially begin her full-time campaign. As a trailblazer in motorsports and a multifaceted talent, Breidinger’s journey is one to watch as she continues breaking barriers and making her mark in the racing world.
