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Toni Breidinger, a famous NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, attracts a lot of attention. In addition to her quality on NASCAR tracks, her great looks and charisma are another reason why this 25-year-old captures the attention of fans. Starting next year, Breidinger will have a full-time role in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In addition to her work, the 25-year-old also focused on modeling. attracting huge brands like Victoria's Secret and various others.
In an interview with Forbes, this young driver reflected on the situation on the NASCAR scene, and the prejudices that still exist. She points out that many believe that it is necessary for a person to focus on one job. However, she has a completely different mentality, as she wants to be both a model and a great driver. Toni Breidinger believes that she can equally excel in both roles and balance in both fields.
“It's kind of funny, cause everyone's like ‘oh, you have to do one thing. You have to be a race car driver or a model, you can't do both’,” she said, as quoted by Forbes.
“They kind of work perfectly for me because I do leverage my modeling to help me get behind the wheel…they kind of really go hand in hand for me. And I feel like I'm able to balance them really well.”
Just as the career of most drivers, not only NASCAR but also some other motorsport ones started, so Toni started with go-karts. It was clear that she possessed talent, which was recognized by others. After recognizing the qualities of the 25-year-old girl, large companies wanted to sponsor her, realizing that she'll play an important role both now and in the future.
Toni Breidinger: Some of my partners are involved in NASCAR
Breidinger stressed that many companies, even though she is part of NASCAR, are still ready to support her. Some believe that the fact that Toni has combined, according to many, two incompatible things is the reason why she attracts such attention, and breaks the prejudices that many have.
“Some of my partners are involved in NASCAR and they sponsor other drivers and some of my other partners, they really don't know much about NASCAR and I kind of brought them into it,” she said.
“So coming to some of my partners say, ‘hey, I'm in the Truck Series’, they're like, ‘OK, cool, we really know that is, but we're going to support you no matter what.’
Toni admitted that it is exciting that various companies show how much they believe in her and other female athletes, wishing that in the future she will also work with brands that have the same ideas, understandings, and morals as her.
Breidinger is aware of the potential she has, and it is obvious that she wants to use the momentum, wanting to become an even more recognizable face. Her versatility, appearance, charisma, and courage are already bringing positive results.
Toni doesn't want to stop there. The young model wants to become an even more recognizable face, stressing that she has a great work ethic.
She didn't forget to mention the importance of connections and relationships with other people in the world of NASCAR, stressing that developing relationships with people in this sport can bring you a better position.
Toni Breidinger on switching mindset
The young NASCAR driver talked about mindset.
It's not easy to have the role of a model at one moment, and to be on NASCAR tracks the next. In an explanation for Forbes, she admitted that it was challenging, emphasizing that she had to change her mindset quickly. However, over the years, she has gotten used to it and has no problem balancing such things.
Toni Breidinger talks about the future: I want to be focused on the present
Just like every person, Toni thinks about the future and what the future holds for her. This great NASCAR driver admitted that she doesn't like to think too much in advance, since the most important thing for her is to stay in the present, balance her mindset, and stay focused on what she's currently doing.
Breidinger is under enormous pressure, especially because she's becoming more and more popular every year. Dealing with pressure on both fronts, especially on NASCAR tracks, isn't easy. Her experience and mindset can be crucial in her fight for the very top. It'll be interesting to follow her progress in both fields in the coming year, and see what Breidinger has in store for us. We're used to seeing only the best from her, so we expect the same in the coming months and years.
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