Toni Breidinger's full-time NASCAR drive for 2025 has brought in a mixed response from fans. Some argue that this is a huge step forward for female representation in motorsport and Breidinger has proven her worth for the full-time seat, whereas others feel that it is her lucrative sponsorhip deals that have made her an attractive proposition for the TRICON Garage team.
Speaking about her new full-time deal, Breidinger explained, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports:
"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," said Breidinger.
"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."
Fans have been quick to take to social media to share their thoughts on the move for the Arabic-American driver. One fan posted:
"Toni Breidinger is an extremely talented race car driver. She brings sponsors and she is also knows how to market herself. I'm looking forward to seeing how she does in the Truck Series next year."
Toni Breidinger is an extremely talented race car driver. She brings sponsors and she is also knows how to market herself. I'm looking forward to seeing how she does in the Truck Series next year https://t.co/MgETY88OTR
— Lightning Illustrated (@JeremyAlberti12) November 26, 2024Another fan who is feeling positive about the move commented:
"Glad to hear Toni Breidinger is getting a ride in the truck series, she is one hell of a driver. I think she's been passed over by higher caliber teams, not sure why, but she is for real and will win races if not win she'll come close. Put her in quality truck."
glad to hear toni breidinger is getting a ride in the truck series, she is one hell of a driver. i think she's been passed over by higher caliber teams, not sure why, but she is for real and will win races if not win she'll come close. put her in quality truck.
— jollydhead (@JohndHollandsw2) November 26, 2024"This is a massive W for NASCAR and women. Toni is one who has the potential to get results."
This is a massive W for NASCAR and women. Toni is one who has the potential to get results
— Nicholas Barnoski (@NBarnoski) November 26, 2024Other fans predicted that Breidinger may have a similar experience in NASCAR to Hailie Deegan who lost her seat with AM Racing in the Xfinity Series. Deegan is now set to join Indy NXT in 2025.
"Same what happened to Deegan gunna happen to her." [sic]
Same what happened to Deegan gunna happen to her
— james yanez (@THESLAPTRAIN420) November 26, 2024Responding to 'James Yanez', another NASCAR fan wrote:
"Probably worse. Hailie at least won a few races in the ARCA Series, Toni's best finish is 3rd.
"She is staying with Toyota, which is where Hailie messed up when she left for Ford.
"But if people thought Hailie didn't focus on racing, they'll lose their shit with Toni."
Probably worse. Hailie at least won a few races in the ARCA Series, Toni's best finish is 3rd.
She is staying with Toyota, which is where Hailie messed up when she left for Ford.
But if people thought Hailie didn't focus on racing, they'll lose their shit with Toni.
Another fan referred to her extensive social media following, with over five million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok. They wrote:
"When drivers are chosen by Instagram followers over racing skill."
When drivers are chosen by Instagram followers over racing skill
— Liam Caswell (@superbomb122) November 26, 2024Referring to Breidinger's lucrative sponsorship deals, another fan posted:
"I get you need money in this sport but this is getting ridiculous, no other sport can you pay to be in the elite series without having merit."
I get you need money in this sport but this is getting ridiculous, no other sport can you pay to be in the elite series without having merit.
— wreckfodder (@wreckfodder) November 26, 2024
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