Toni Breidinger
NASCAR racing // Hillsborough, California, United States
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Toni Breidinger, a trailblazing motorsports racer, is the first Arab American female NASCAR driver. Her passion for racing started at age 9 with go-karting, leading to 19 USAC wins and a historic NASCAR debut at Daytona in 2021.
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I was definitely immediately competitive about driving, especially since I had my twin sister doing it with me
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Toni Breidinger is a trailblazing NASCAR driver who made history as the first Arab American female in the sport, combining her racing talent with a mission to inspire young women in motorsports.
EARLY YEARS
Born on July 14, 1999, in Hillsborough, California to parents Mark and Melinda Breidinger, Toni discovered her passion for racing at age 9 when her father took her and her twin sister Annie to a go-kart track at Sonoma Raceway. That first day on the track, she earned the nickname “Hot Shoes” for her natural speed, sparking what would become a professional racing career. While her sister eventually pursued college, Toni continued developing her racing skills, supported by her family who recognized her talent and determination from the beginning.
EARLY SUCCESS
After starting in go-karts at age 9, Breidinger transitioned to United States Auto Club (USAC) Midgets by age 15, competing on pavement ovals throughout the West Coast. By 18, she had become the all-time winningest female in USAC history with an impressive 19 victories and a championship title. Following her high school graduation in 2017, she relocated to North Carolina to pursue NASCAR, building experience through local late-model races before making her NASCAR ARCA debut at the iconic Daytona International Speedway in 2021.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2017: Won the championship and became the all-time winningest female in USAC history with 19 wins.
- 2018: Began competing part-time in the ARCA Series for Venturini Motorsports.
- 2021: Returned to ARCA with Venturini Motorsports and finished fourth in the championship standings, making her the highest-performing female driver in ARCA history.
- 2021: Made her NASCAR ARCA debut at Daytona.
- 2023: Made her NASCAR Trucks Series debut at Kansas Speedway, finishing 15th, the best-ever debut performance by a female driver.
- 2024: Competed in the Daytona Truck race with TRICON Garage.
REPUTATION
Known for her determination and steady improvement in motorsports, Breidinger has established herself as a promising talent with growing potential. Her breakthrough performances include third place at Kansas and fourth at Salem, demonstrating her competitive edge in the ARCA Menards Series. Shannon Rursch, former crew chief for Kyle Busch Motorsports, has praised her racing potential, predicting a bright future in NASCAR. Beyond her on-track accomplishments, Toni embraces her role as the first Arab American female in NASCAR, recognizing her responsibility to pave the way for other minorities in the sport.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Breidinger is set to make her full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with TRICON Garage, driving the No. 5 Toyota Tundra PRO with support from primary sponsors Raising Cane’s, CELSIUS, and Sunoco. Beyond competition, she is committed to inspiring and supporting young female athletes in motorsports, using her platform of over 500,000 Instagram followers to promote NASCAR and encourage others to pursue their dreams regardless of gender barriers. Her long-term aspiration focuses on creating a smoother path for future generations of female racers in motorsports.
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Female NASCAR Star Toni Breidinger Opens Up on Family’s Contribution to Her Racing Career
Toni Breidinger – Wikipedia
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