Toni Breidinger made headlines this week, capturing national attention as both a NASCAR rookie and a newly featured Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, when she shared glamorous photos from the magazine’s 2025 issue on Instagram. The rising 25-year-old athlete, who races full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series for TRICON Garage, stunned fans with her modeling debut, just as she continues chasing strong finishes on the track. Breidinger’s momentum comes during her first full-time season, where, after nine races, she has already secured two top-20 finishes—an 18th at Rockingham and a 20th at Kansas.
Off the racetrack, Toni Breidinger’s versatile career is flourishing. With over 2.5 million Instagram followers, she has established herself as an influential figure in motorsports and the modeling world, previously working as a Victoria’s Secret model. Her latest venture, showcased through vibrant beachside photoshoots in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, captivated her followers. The excitement was evident across social media, as friends and fans alike offered their admiration and congratulations.
“Stop!!! Okay lesss go!!!!! Way to represent!!!”
exclaimed Jordan Fish, the fiancee of racer Denny Hamlin, while NASCAR on Fox’s Kaitlyn Vincie declared Breidinger, “Bad ass!” Olympic champion and fellow swimsuit model Sunisa Lee added, “u are UNREALLLL.” With another fan remarking,
“THIS IS WHO I WANT TO SEE ON THE COVER OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED!!! THANK YOU!!!!”
the reaction highlighted her broad appeal.
While Toni Breidinger embraces her newfound spotlight, her commitment to racing remains unwavering. She returns behind the wheel of the No. 5 truck at North Wilkesboro Speedway, aiming for her third top-20 result this season. As she continues breaking barriers both on the track and in the modeling world, Breidinger’s versatility and dedication inspire fans and fuel anticipation for her next steps in motorsports and beyond.
