Toni Breidinger (Photo Via Instagram)
Toni Breidinger just added another significant milestone to her already ground-breaking journey.

The NASCAR Truck Series driver has officially debuted in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, joining a class of standout female athletes, including WNBA star Cameron Brink and Olympic gymnast Suni Lee.

Fans know Breidinger for her racing style and status as the first Arab American woman to compete in NASCAR. But this time, it wasn’t the track that got everyone talking. SI Swimsuit dropped a sneak peek from her photoshoot in Boca Raton, Florida, showing Breidinger in a bikini, mid-action, slipping on her racing helmet. The internet lit up.

Breaking Barriers, On And Off The Track

Toni Breidinger (Photo By Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Despite hitting some bumps this season, like the alternator issue that forced her out of the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway, Breidinger continues to expand her reach beyond the racetrack. Her growing influence caught the eye of Sports Illustrated, and editor-in-chief MJ Day didn’t hold back praise when announcing this year’s lineup.

“We are thrilled to launch our shoot season for the 2025 issue with an extraordinary lineup of powerful female athletes,” Day said. “They defy stereotypes and champion equality, inspiring young girls to envision themselves as both athletes and leaders.”

 

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Breidinger didn’t hide her excitement either. “It’s an honor to be featured in the 2025 issue,” she said. “It’s very surreal to be in this issue alongside so many inspiring athletes. Thank you a million to everyone who made this dream of mine come true.”

The 24-year-old driver is no stranger to the camera. She has already collaborated with major brands like Free People, GAP, and Victoria’s Secret. But Sports Illustrated hits differently, especially for someone still carving out space in a sport long dominated by men.

Her debut comes during her first full season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where she drives the No. 5 Raising Cane’s Toyota. Just a few weeks ago, she was back at Martinsville Speedway, pushing through the grind of a long race weekend. The swimsuit shoot offers fans a rare look at Breidinger off the track- confident, composed, and entirely in control. The full feature drops later this month, and if early reactions are anything to go by, Breidinger’s star power is only getting brighter.