Category | Details |
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Full Name | Antoinette Marie “Toni” Breidinger |
Birth Place | Hillsborough, California, USA |
Birth Date | July 14, 1999 |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
Weight | 120 lbs (54 kg) |
Parents | Mark Breidinger (father), Melinda Breidinger (mother) |
Nationality | American (German and Lebanese heritage) |
Net Worth | Estimated $600,000 – $5 million |
Salary | Not publicly disclosed |
Relationship/Spouse | Single |
Children | None |
Profession | Professional Stock Car Racing Driver, Model |
Team | Tricon Garage – No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro (NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 2025) |
Toni Breidinger
Antoinette Marie “Toni” Breidinger, born July 14, 1999, in Hillsborough, California, is an American professional stock car racing driver and model. She competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Tricon Garage. Breidinger made history as the first female Arab-American to compete in NASCAR, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations in motorsports.
Early Life and Background
Toni Breidinger was introduced to racing at the age of nine, when her father enrolled her and her twin sister, Annie, in a local go-kart school. Growing up in a multicultural household with German and Lebanese heritage, she embraced her diverse background and competitive spirit early on. Breidinger found early success in go-karts, securing multiple wins before transitioning to the USAC Western US Asphalt Midget Series in 2014. She went on to win the 2016 series championship, becoming the winningest female driver in any USAC asphalt division. After graduating from Mercy High School in Burlingame, California, in 2017, she relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, to fully pursue stock car racing.
Career
Breidinger began her professional stock car career in the ARCA Menards Series in 2018, racing with Venturini Motorsports. Across four seasons, she recorded four top-five and 27 top-10 finishes, solidifying her reputation as a rising talent.
In 2021, Breidinger made her NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with Young’s Motorsports. Her persistence and skill ultimately earned her a full-time Truck Series seat with Tricon Garage in 2025, where she continues to build on her growing racing credentials. Known for her smooth driving style and determination, she remains focused on becoming a contender in the Truck Series and potentially advancing to higher levels of NASCAR competition.
Off-Track Ventures
Away from the racetrack, Toni Breidinger is a successful model and social media influencer, working with major brands like Victoria’s Secret, Marie Claire Arabia, Glamour, Shape, and GQ. In 2025, she became the first NASCAR driver featured in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, elevating her visibility both inside and outside motorsports. She actively uses her platform to promote diversity and inclusion in racing, particularly encouraging young women to pursue careers in motorsports.
Net Worth
Toni Breidinger’s estimated net worth ranges between $600,000 and $5 million, stemming from racing contracts, sponsorship deals, modeling campaigns, and brand endorsements.
Family Life
Toni Breidinger is single with no children. Her parents, Mark and Melinda Breidinger, have been instrumental in supporting her racing career. She has a twin sister, Annie, and proudly represents her Lebanese and German heritage in the NASCAR community.
Recent Controversies
Breidinger has maintained a clean professional reputation, avoiding major controversies throughout her career. She is widely respected for her dedication, professionalism, and trailblazing role in NASCAR.
Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025
2024: Became the first Arab-American woman to complete two NASCAR national series races in one day, while achieving the most top-10 finishes in ARCA among female drivers.
1 August 2025: Competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Tricon Garage, showcasing continued growth, consistency, and competitive performance.