Honestly, this makes us really happy. Toni Breidinger has become the first-ever Arab American female driver to take part in a NASCAR national series. Fan-freaking-tastic!
Toni Breidinger/Instagram
The 21-year-old Arab driver made her debut on February 13th, at Daytona International Speedway. It was earlier announced in a press release this month that she would be taking part in ‘the biggest race of (her) career’, Breidinger described. Well, kudos to that!
Toni Breidinger to take part in NASCAR national series.
Having shared a series of photos she wrote, ‘Daytona Debut. My team and I set 2 goals to finish the race and stay out of trouble. Excited for the rest of the of the season.’
The driver claimed that she first sat in a go-kart at the age of nine. She knew that very day that she wanted to be a race car driver.
Toni Breidinger said – ‘I’m honored and excited to be the first, but I don’t want to be the last. I hope I can pave the way for future female Arab drivers as well.’, upon speaking to CNN about her race.
Did you know? The 21-year-old is already a 19-time United States Auto Club winner. Her dream is to one day reach the top racing series: the NASCAR Cup. We wish you all the luck, Toni Breidinger!
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