TONI BREIDINGER Makes History as NASCAR’s Only Full-Time Female Driver in 2025

August 28, 2025

by Adam Cheek // from richmondmagazine.com

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TONI BREIDINGER stands alone as NASCAR’s only full-time female driver across all three premier series in 2025, carrying the weight of representation as the first Arab American woman in the sport. The 26-year-old rookie driver has turned heads not just with her historic presence but with her massive social media following of 2.5 million Instagram followers – more than most NASCAR drivers and close to the sport’s official account numbers.
Her path to the Truck Series reads like a master class in motorsports development, starting with go-karts at age 9 and methodically working through midgets, late models, and ARCA competition where she holds the record for most top-10 finishes by a female driver. BREIDINGER’s 2025 rookie season has been a learning experience with her best finish being 18th at Rockingham, but she’s building notes and experience with each race while racing for TRICON Garage alongside powerhouse teammate Corey Heim, who won seven regular season races.
Beyond the track, BREIDINGER is redefining what it means to be a NASCAR driver in the modern era, landing sponsorships with brands like 818 Tequila, Coach, and Dave & Buster’s while being featured in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue alongside other elite female athletes. She’s not just racing – she’s building a platform that extends far beyond traditional motorsports boundaries, proving that today’s drivers need to be multi-dimensional athletes and entrepreneurs.