Toni Breidinger: NASCAR Truck Series, Sports Illustrated Swim & Life as a Female Driver

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Samantha Busch is joined by NASCAR Truck Series driver and model Toni Breidinger for a candid conversation about life inside and outside the race car. Toni shares how she got started in NASCAR with no background in the sport, what it's like being one of the only women competing at the highest levels of racing, and how she uses modeling — including Sports Illustrated Swim and Victoria's Secret — to fund her racing career. She opens up about navigating pressure, sexism, and expectations, along with the reality of working without an off-season and preparing physically for the track. They also dive into dating, boundaries, confidence, burnout, and Toni's goals for 2026 — plus some fun stories,…