Toni Breidinger Earns Full-Time Ride for 2025 NASCAR Truck Series Season
The pieces for NASCAR’s 2025 racing lineup are falling into place, with Toni Breidinger becoming the latest name to secure a coveted ride for the upcoming season.
The 25-year-old California native has been announced as the driver of the No. 5 Toyota for David Gilliland’s Tricon Garage in the 2025 Truck Series season. This marks a significant step forward in Breidinger’s career as she transitions into a full-time role at the competitive level.
Breaking Barriers for Female Drivers
While women in NASCAR remain relatively rare, they are finding increasing opportunities in the Truck Series, particularly with Gilliland’s team. Notably, the team provided full-time rides for Hailie Deegan during the 2021-22 seasons.
Breidinger, part of the Toyota Racing Development roster, is no stranger to Tricon Garage or the Truck Series. Over the past two seasons, she competed in four races for the team, achieving her best finish of 15th at Kansas.
ARCA Success Sets the Stage
Breidinger has built a solid foundation in the ARCA Menards Series, where she competed full-time in 2024 with Venturini Motorsports. During the season, she tallied 11 top-10 finishes in 20 starts and secured fourth place in the overall points standings. Her ARCA career, which began in 2018, boasts 65 starts and 27 top-10 finishes, proving her consistency and growth as a driver.
Beyond the Track: Racing Meets Modeling
Breidinger’s unique profile extends beyond the racetrack, blending motorsports with high-profile modeling. She is one of the few racers who has modeled for Victoria’s Secret, a distinction that sets her apart in the NASCAR world.
Her next major modeling milestone will be a feature in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, joining other elite athletes like Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas and WNBA star Cameron Brink.
A Promising Future
Having started her racing journey in go-karts at just 9 years old at Sonoma Raceway, Breidinger has steadily climbed the motorsports ranks. With her talent, determination, and marketing prowess, she is poised to make an impact in the 2025 Truck Series season, which kicks off on February 14 at Daytona, two days before the 67th Daytona 500.
All eyes will be on Breidinger as she takes on this next challenge, blending her racing pedigree with a flair for breaking new ground in NASCAR.
