2 weeks Ago By Matthew Neschis
Toni Breidinger is ready to pave her own path after being compared to past female NASCAR drivers such as Danica Patrick and Hailie Deegan. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old landed a full-time seat with TRICON Garage in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the 2025-26 campaign. In an official press release announcing the news, Breidinger expressed her excitement about driving the No.
5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON. "Racing full-time with TRICON is a dream for me. It’s been a 15-year process to get here, but I’m so excited for this moment and ready to capitalize on it," she said.
"I wouldn’t have this opportunity if it wasn’t for Toyota, Raising Cane’s, CELSIUS, and Sunoco. I’m beyond grateful to have these partners and team in my corner to take this next step in my career." Toni Breidinger makes decision on NASCAR future by agreeing 2025 move NASCAR fans spot curious detail in new F1 team announcement Taking to social media, Breidinger additionally shared a post announcing the signing alongside the caption: “Excited to be running in the @NASCAR Truck Series full time for @TRICONGarage @ToyotaRacing.
” Prior to joining TRICON full-time, Breidinger achieved immense success in the ARCA Menards Series and as a part-time driver in the Craftsman Truck Series. She actively holds the most top-10 finishes of any female driver at all NASCAR stages with 27 - a number she hopes to add to in the Craftsman Truck Series. Yet some were quick to liken Breidinger to Patrick, who enjoyed an immensely successful motorsport career but had little hardware to show for it.
While the 42-year-old secured a victory in an IndyCar Series race and earned pole position in the Cup Series, she never managed to get the evasive NASCAR win. "Super happy for her but hoping it isn't [Hailie] Deegan 2.0 who was Danica [Patrick] 2.
0 idk what the deal is women just struggle to succeed in NASCAR for some reason," one X user wrote, with another adding: "I would be excited for a female driver, but I got tricked by Danica Patrick and Hailie Deegan, I'm not doing this again." A third said, “Just what we need. Another Danica knockoff embarrassing herself in a top-tier ride.
4 top 5s in the best equipment in a dead ARCA series. Because the Deegan and Decker experiments went so well, let’s run it back again!” DON'T MISS: Joe Rogan reacts after being accused of 'preying on people's vulnerabilities' Stephen A. Smith's mind explodes after Jerry Jones makes Cowboys suggestion Matt Rhule expecting up to 50 Nebraska players to enter transfer portal Breidinger refuses to let the naysayers get to her, however, as she continues to serve as a role model for the next generation of female motorsport stars.
“I truly believe seeing is believing, so being able to get involved and hopefully inspire the next generation of women in motorsports is really special to me,” she said back in March. “I started my racing journey in Go Karts, so I know what it’s like to be in these girls’ position. I’m excited to share with them what I’ve learned on my journey so far and help them along with theirs.
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