Toni Breidinger
Toni Breidinger (Photo: Dustin Chambers/ARCA Racing)

Toni Breidinger set to appear in 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue

www.arcaracing.com November 18, 2024

Tony Breidinger is set to appear in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, the driver announced Monday morning.

Breidinger, who piloted the No. 25 Venturini Motorsports Toyota to a fourth-place standings finish in the ARCA Menards Series in 2024 and opened the Craftsman Truck Series season with a start in the No. 1 Tricon Garage Toyota at Daytona International Speedway, makes history as the first NASCAR driver to appear in the prestigious magazine issue.

“It’s nothing short of an honor to be featured in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue,” Breidinger said. “I’m very grateful I get to live out multiple dreams of mine.”

The California native was photographed by Ben Horton on the shores of Boca Raton, Florida. The 25-year-old is a successful model off the track, represented by IMG Models, Roman Empire Management and Loop Legal, and appearing in high-profile campaigns for brands like GAP, Victoria’s Secret and Free People. She also has one of the largest social-media followings in the sport, with more than five million combined followers across Instagram and TikTok.

“We are thrilled to launch our shoot season for the 2025 issue with an extraordinary lineup of powerful female athletes,” said MJ Day, SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief. “This remarkable group, featuring Olympic medalists, world champions, and record holders, embodies the next generation of all-stars poised to transform the world of sports. They defy stereotypes and champion equality, inspiring young girls to envision themselves as both athletes and leaders. At SI Swimsuit, we’ve always celebrated the future of women, and there’s no better way to honor these remarkable achievements than by featuring them on the pages of our issue.”