A 21-year-old Lebanese American has become the first Arab woman to take part in a NASCAR national series.
Toni Breidinger took part in the 2021 ARCA season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida on Saturday, describing it as "the biggest race of [her] career".
This season, Breidinger will be competing in a limited ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving a Chevrolet SS and a Chevrolet Silverado.
Breidinger said: “I’m honoured 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."
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