Tony Breidinger’s Entry into the NASCAR Truck Series: A New Chapter and Big Expectations
Tony Breidinger‘s announcement of a full-time entry into the NASCAR Truck Series for the 2025 season has stirred excitement and debate within the motorsports community. At just 25, Breidinger has not only carved out a notable racing career but has also made a name for herself in the modeling industry, signing high-profile deals with brands like GAP and Victoria’s Secret. Her new partnership with Tricon Garage to drive the No. 5 Toyota Tundra is a significant milestone in her career.
Breidinger boasts an impressive resume with 19 USAC wins and a fourth-place finish in the ARCA Menards Series, demonstrating her skill on the track. However, her transition to a full-time seat in the Truck Series has sparked mixed reactions, with some skeptics questioning her readiness for the heightened competition.
Insider Reactions
Veteran NASCAR personalities Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader weighed in on Breidinger’s debut during a recent discussion. Wallace highlighted her strong sponsorship backing:
“This Tony Breidinger makes news—she signs on for a full Truck Series next year with Tricon, number five Toyota Tundra. This girl is different than the rest of them, Kenny. She’s a girly girl, uh, she’s got great sponsors. Do you know anything about her?”
Schrader emphasized the importance of performance, noting her prior success in ARCA but stressing that results will ultimately define her future:
“Not a lot. I mean, I know she’s run some ARCA stuff. I know she’s run—she’s run good. But, you know, right now in my mind—and this will be, you know, she—we’ll find out. Results speak for themselves. I don’t care if she’s a very attractive young lady or just some kid from Shark Track. You know, the results will—the results will show. Yeah, I think what stands out to me about her is, I mean, she’s a Victoria’s Secret model.”
On-Track Achievements
Despite the scrutiny, Breidinger has proven her mettle. She made history at Kansas Speedway as the highest-placing female debut driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and has secured 27 top-10 finishes in the ARCA Menards Series. These accomplishments position her as a serious contender in the Truck Series, though she will inevitably face comparisons to other prominent female drivers like Danica Patrick and Hailie Deegan.
With the support of major sponsors like Raising Cane’s, CELSIUS, and Sunoco, and leveraging her significant social media influence, Breidinger is well-equipped to tackle the challenges ahead.
Breidinger’s Perspective
Breidinger remains grounded about the work required to succeed at this level:
“I mean, obviously trucks is that next step up, so there’s going to be a learning curve to it. But I feel like running Daytona this year in the Truck Series, and the few starts I made last year, I kind of was able to get a feel for what to expect for next season if I were to run it full time.”
With a combination of talent, determination, and robust backing, Tony Breidinger is poised to make her mark in the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series. Whether she can translate her prior successes into consistent results at this higher level will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.
