Making her debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this weekend, Toni Breidinger, a part-time ARCA Menards Series competitor, is poised to make a significant impact on the stock car racing scene.
Born and raised in Hillsborough, California, Breidinger, at just 23 years old, is already making waves with her entry into NASCAR. Her journey into the Truck Series marks one of the most remarkable entrances into the sport for any racer in history, a feat that commands admiration and respect from fans and fellow competitors alike.
With her passion for racing deeply ingrained from a young age, Breidinger’s transition into NASCAR’s elite ranks is a testament to her unwavering dedication and determination. As she takes the wheel in the highly competitive Truck Series, all eyes are on Breidinger as she embarks on this exhilarating new chapter in her racing career.
Emerging as a young 9-year-old enthusiast, Toni Breidinger embarked on her racing journey under the guidance of her father, initially delving into the world of go-karting. Since those early days, the Arab-American driver has approached competitive four-wheel driving with unwavering dedication.
Reflecting on her journey, Breidinger recently delved into her passion for racing in an interview with Fox News Digital, shedding light on the driving force behind her interest in the sport.
She said:
“I started racing when I was in go-carts at 9 years old and purely just for fun. But I took it really seriously at a young age and told him (Breidinger’s father) that I wanna be a race car driver. And he definitely thought it was just going to be a phase. But I stuck with it, and it’s been a long, 14-year journey. But here I am.”
As the sole female driver in Saturday’s Heart of America 200 at Kansas Speedway, Toni Breidinger stands out not only for her racing prowess but also for her unique distinction as the only Victoria’s Secret model on the track.
Venturing into uncharted territory, the 23-year-old is breaking barriers by introducing the lingerie giant to the world of motorsports. Behind the wheel of the #1 Toyota Tundra TRD fielded by TRICON Garage, Breidinger is poised to make her mark in this weekend’s event.
With a diverse skill set and a trail of firsts to her name, Breidinger’s future in the sport holds endless possibilities. As she continues to carve her path in NASCAR, she evokes comparisons to racing icon Danica Patrick, hinting at the potential for a groundbreaking career ahead.
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Prior to her inaugural appearance in the junior-most nationwide series of the sport, Toni Breidinger highlighted another remarkable aspect. She revealed that this weekend marks the convergence of two childhood dreams on the track.
Since childhood, Toni Breidinger harbored a dream of becoming a model for the renowned lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret. Now, as her aspirations in both modeling and racing intertwine, she describes the experience as ‘surreal’.
She said:
“It’s so crazy. It’s funny because I joke that I manifested it when I was little because I had this journal. And I used to write that I wanna be a race car driver. And I also wrote I want to be a Victoria’s Secret model. So, the fact that they both happened, like two worlds colliding, is like so surreal. It’s pretty crazy.”
