Jamie Little praises Toni Breidinger’s milestone as first NASCAR female driver in SI Swimsuit

Renowned sports commentator Jamie Little hailed Toni Breidinger on the latter's recent milestone. Little took to her social media account to praise Breidinger on her 'dream come true' moment with Sports Illustrated.

Breidinger was recently featured in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit magazine. The 25-year-old is a full-time ARCA Menards Series driver and a model. She is the first Arab-American racing driver who is also a Victoria's Secret model.

The San Francisco-born driver recently took to her social media account to share the news. She revealed that she was honored by the opportunity and the feeling was surreal. Here's what she wrote,

"It’s an honor to be featured in the 2025 @SI_Swimsuit @SInow issue. it’s very surreal to be in this issue along side so many inspiring athletes. thank you a million to everyone who made this dream of mine come true!!"

Breidinger donned a green two-piece bikini, as seen in the image she shared on her social media. Jamie Little used the same image from Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit magazine on Instagram to congratulate Breidinger on her achievement. She wrote,

"First time seeing a driver cover in racing featured in the swimsuit issue for @sportsillustrated. Congrats @tonibreidinger."

Jamie Little's Instagram story. Credit: instagram.com/jamielittle

Besides racing in the ARCA Menards Series, Toni Breidinger also races in part-time obligations in multiple other racing series — East and West Series, and Craftsmanship Truck Series.

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Sports Illustrated on Toni Breidinger's debut as newest swimsuit athlete

Toni Breidinger is a trailblazer in women's motorsport and is currently one of the few women racing drivers in stock car racing. She rose to the ranks amid the male-dominated pro racing scene.

ARCA Series driver Toni Breidinger (25) during the ARCA 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

As Sports Illustrated got her on board for their latest edition, they shared why Breidinger was one of the stars of their 2025 line-up. Although they did not single out the racing driver, the magazine stated Breidinger's extraordinary achievements on the list along with "an extraordinary line-up of powerful female athletes."

“We are thrilled to launch our shoot season for the 2025 issue with an extraordinary lineup of powerful female athletes,” MJ Day, SI Swimsuit editor in chief, stated.

“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.

Breidinger is a proven model who represented renowned houses such as IMG Models, Roman Empire Management, and Loop Legal. Besides, she also appeared in campaigns for brands such as Victoria’s Secret, GAP, Free People, GQ, Marie Claire, Shape and Glamour.