TONI BREIDINGER: ‘I’m a Racer Before Anything’ Despite Modeling Success

July 29, 2025

• TONI BREIDINGER laid it out straight for anyone questioning her priorities: she’s a racer first, and her modeling deals with Victoria’s Secret, Sports Illustrated, and major brands are what keep her racing dreams funded. The 26-year-old TRICON Garage driver isn’t apologizing for doing whatever it takes to stay on track in a sport where sponsorship dollars rule everything.
• Her rookie NASCAR Truck Series season tells the real story of how brutal this business can be. Despite landing a full-time ride, BREIDINGER is sitting 22nd in points with mostly 20th-place or worse finishes, while her teammate Corey Heim dominates at the top. The contrast shows that even with the right funding, translating opportunity into results is the ultimate challenge we see so many drivers face.
• BREIDINGER’s candid take on the pay-to-play reality hits different when she points out that not being able to afford racing affects performance way more than any brand deal ever could. With playoff hopes essentially done and Watkins Glen coming up, she’s proving that sometimes the most important battle isn’t on track—it’s securing your spot to even get there in the first place.

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