NASCAR Love Story: Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio’s Fairytale Romance Takes Center Stage
Love is in the air during the Olympic break, especially for NASCAR drivers. With Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez already tying the knot, all signs point towards another high-profile wedding. Recently, Ryan Blaney took to Instagram to wish his fiancée, Gianna Tulio, a happy birthday, referring to her as his “future wifey.” Together since 2020, Blaney proposed after winning the Cup Series championship last year.
Currently on holiday in St. Martin, Blaney is enjoying a well-earned rest before the NASCAR season resumes at Richmond Raceway. The Team Penske driver is looking to defend his championship and, with four races to go before the playoffs begin in Atlanta, is hoping to finish the season strongly.
Ryan Blaney has been making headlines both on and off the track. Ranked 5th in the driver standings, the 30-year-old has secured wins at Iowa Speedway and Pocono Raceway this season. Meanwhile, he’s busy making wedding preparations with Tulio, who he got engaged to in December 2023. Tulio, a successful model, rose to prominence after winning the Miss Hooters title in 2021, as well as the Most Photogenic Award. She has also been featured on the Hooters calendar, making her a recognizable name in the fashion and modeling circles.
As their wedding preparations continue, Ryan Blaney took a moment to wish his fiancée a happy birthday. He uploaded a four-image carousel of the couple enjoying their time together, captioned, “Happy Birthday to my future wifey, my partner in crime, my supporter to the end. Every year around the sun with you is a treasure. I love you very much.” The post featured the instrumental version of ‘Get it Sexyy’, which Tulio appreciated, responding with, “I love you so much, music 10/10.”
Recently, Blaney spoke about the upcoming wedding preparations with his fiancée on the Dale Jr Download podcast. The Team Penske driver said, “The days are closing in very rapidly. It’s been a fun process, and I’m excited for when it finally arrives. We’re just looking forward to enjoying the experience.” Comparing wedding preparations to the extensive organization required for a racing event, he also noted that the wedding had already exceeded the budget he had in mind.
Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio are set to get married in December 2024 in Aspen, Colorado. Earlier this year, Tulio uploaded a cryptic Instagram story with the message “Save the date” and “December 12, 2024,” hinting at their wedding date. Blaney hopes to have defended his Cup Series title by then, making the event even more special.
The NASCAR community has expressed well-wishes for Tulio. New Zealand racecar driver Scott McLaughlin, who drives the No. 3 Dallara-Chevrolet for Team Penske in the IndyCar Series, sent a birthday message to Tulio under Blaney’s post, writing, “Happy birthday @giannatulio, hope it was a goodie!” One fan commented on Blaney’s post, wondering why he isn’t the most popular driver, especially since he fits the traditional NASCAR image and is marrying a Hooters model.
Another fan, hoping for a birthday wish from the couple, wrote, “Happy birthday to the future Mrs. Blaney. My birthday is tomorrow.” Echoing this sentiment, a fan sent a sweet message to Tulio, saying those born on July 31st are of exceptional quality, writing, “Happy Birthday to Gianna! One of my very best friends was born on this day, so it’s definitely a birthday for the highest quality people.”
Blaney’s choice of music for his Instagram post, the instrumental version of ‘Get it Sexyy’ by Sexyy Red, was complemented by Tulio, who said, “music 10/10.” However, one fan was surprised at Blaney’s choice of music, writing, “Ain’t no way he used Sexy Red” as a comment under the post. Spire Motorsports’ Truck Series driver Rajah Caruth also commented on the song, saying, “A1 song.”
As wedding preparations continue and the NASCAR season heats up, Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio’s love story captures the hearts of fans. Blaney aims to defend his Cup Series title and make his upcoming wedding the highlight of an already stellar year.
