Toni Breidinger is no stranger to the spotlight. The Victoria’s Secret model will be making her full-time Truck Series debut in 2025, while also featuring in Sports Illustrated’s 2025 swimsuit issue, the first for any NASCAR driver in history. The 25-year-old has featured in plenty of brand campaigns in the past, amassing millions of social media followers on Instagram and TikTok. However, apart from her glamorous life in front of the camera, Breidinger is a force to be reckoned with on the track as well.

It seems like the model/racer has been busy during the off-season. Breidinger tried her hand at Padel Tennis for a CELSIUS campaign, showcasing skills on the court that left much to be desired, even though her photographs impressed plenty of fans on social media.

Toni Breidinger undertakes a new sporting adventure

Toni Breidinger has had quite a modeling career. The California native has featured for plenty of brands in the past, such as GAP and Victoria’s Secret, thanks to her representation by IMG Models, which is widely considered to be one of the top agencies in the business. Apart from being in front of the camera, the 25-year-old also enjoys living life in the fast lane, having started her motorsports journey with go-karts at Sonoma Raceway. The racer has secured 19 USAC wins so far and also finished fourth in the ARCA Menards Series in 2024, earning her a move to NASCAR.

However, before she takes the wheel of her No. 5 Tricon Garage Toyota, Breidinger is using the off-season to build her reputation off the track. She recently featured in a promotional campaign for CELSIUS, where she was photographed holding her sponsor’s energy drink on a Padel Tennis court. Dressed in an all-white uniform, Breidinger was photographed alongside fellow Victoria’s Secret model Taylor Hill, and the duo were seen playing together in one of the photographs.

Even though Toni Breidinger’s Padel Tennis technique wasn’t up to par, the CELSIUS Padel Classic had a happy ending. Eli Sones and Matthew Harper won the tournament and secured a $25,000 donation for their chosen charity, ‘Let’s F Cancer’. As for the 25-year-old model/racing driver, she will be making plans on how to balance her full-time Truck Series schedule with her thriving modeling schedule and social media commitments, with the hope that she can give her 100% in every endeavor.

In an industry where women have faced an uphill battle. Most recently, Hailie Deegan left AM Racing after a tumultuous 2024 Xfinity Series saw her manage only four top-20 finishes in 17 races. Meanwhile, Toni Briedinger has the chance to make history. The racer is hoping to hit the ground running at Daytona International Speedway and is taking the necessary steps to acclimatize to her surroundings quickly. She said, “I think for me, starting off with the season always kind of you know, building that relationship with the team, having that positive mindset I think is going to be a solid start to the season automatically.”

Fans go gaga over Breidinger’s Padel campaign

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To say that Toni Breidinger is a popular figure in the modeling world would be an understatement. She has an estimated five million followers on Instagram and TikTok, with a loyal fanbase that keeps track of her every move. It should come as no surprise that her latest campaign with CELSIUS was met with tons of love. Complimenting her Wimbledon-esque appearance, a fan wrote on Instagram, “Cutest Tennis Player Ever!! 💚🫶✨”. Echoing that sentiment, another fan went on to say, “So sporty”, highlighting she looked like a professional Padel player.

Along with Raising Cane’s and Sunoco, CELSIUS is one of Breidinger’s long-term sponsors, who have played an important role in making her NASCAR dream a reality. However, one fan highlighted her influence in promoting the brands under her umbrella, saying, “Girl you are the reason I carry a celsius with me everyday ❤️😌”. With Padel Tennis being outside the 25-year-old’s wheelhouse, a fan likened it to a similar sport and said, “I hope pickleball helped prepare you for this moment”.

However, some fans also gave Toni Breidinger a harsh reality about her Padel Tennis technique. The 25-year-old uploaded a video of her in action on Tiktok as well, which prompted one fan to criticize her playing style by saying, “Toni uh, I saw the tiktok. I think you’re supposed to hit the ball not let it hit you. None the less, HELL YEAH 😭”. With the California native already an expert social media influencer, a high-profile model, and now a full-time racer, will she also learn Padel Tennis in the future? Time will tell.