NASCAR Driver Toni Breidinger Featured in SI Swimsuit Issue

Toni Breidinger, the first Arab American woman to compete in NASCAR’s National Series, is making significant strides both on and off the racetrack. In 2025, she became the first NASCAR driver featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, a milestone that highlights her dual career as a competitive racer and a fashion model. Breidinger has an impressive racing record, including the most top-10 finishes by a female driver in ARCA Menards Series history and a strong rookie season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Off the track, she has modeled for major brands like Victoria’s Secret, Free People, and GAP, and has built a substantial social media following. Her inclusion in the SI Swimsuit Issue, photographed by Ben Horton at Boca Raton, Florida, aligns with the magazine’s goal to celebrate powerful female athletes who defy stereotypes and inspire young girls. Breidinger views this accomplishment as “very surreal” and an honor, representing a new image of female athletes as both fierce competitors and fashion icons.