Following the NASCAR race weekend at Sonoma Raceway in California, Ryan Blaney’s wife, Gianna Tulio, shared photos on social media highlighting her baby bump during their summer vacation. The post captured the warmth of the California sun as Tulio posed with sunglasses, embracing the reality of the season while celebrating her pregnancy.
The couple recently revealed they are expecting their first child, with Gianna Tulio posting images from a maternity photo shoot along with the caption, I’m a mommy. Ryan Blaney and Tulio were married in a winter-themed ceremony during the NASCAR off-season in Aspen, Colorado. Tulio’s baby bump was also featured in consecutive Instagram stories from Caymus Vineyards, a picturesque spot in California.
“Reality in this summer heat,” she wrote.
—Gianna Tulio
Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney faced challenges during the Sonoma Raceway event, finishing 36th after making contact with fellow driver Chris Buescher on lap 62. The collision pushed his #12 Team Penske Ford into the off-track dirt. Despite the setback, Blaney returned to the track several laps behind in an effort to gather additional points.
Blaney currently ranks seventh in the NASCAR points standings at age 31, holding one win at Nashville Superspeedway, seven top-five finishes, and eight top-10 results. His next race will take place at Dover Motor Speedway on July 20, a 400-lap oval event on the East Coast, which also features the fourth round of the In-Season Challenge. Blaney was eliminated early in that competition’s opening round.
Gianna Tulio Addresses Speculation About Her Absence and Relationship with Ryan Blaney
As Gianna Tulio stepped back from attending race weekends due to her pregnancy, rumors began circulating among NASCAR spotters that the couple might be experiencing personal difficulties. Tulio dispelled these claims during a candid conversation on the Believe in the Good podcast with Haley Dillon, wife of Ty Dillon.
“There’s a lot of speculation going around. Everyone either thinks I’m pregnant, or they’re like, ‘Gianna and Ryan are having issues. She’s not at the track.’ And I’m like, ‘I’m just pregnant.’ I’m just pregnant and sick, don’t worry.’”
—Gianna Tulio
“One of the guys that stands on the spotter’s stands we’re friends with, he’s like, ‘I swear, every race, all the spotters speculate if Gianna’s pregnant or not’. And I just had to sit there and act like I don’t know what’s going on. I’m like, ‘Everyone’s so nosy,’” she added.
—Gianna Tulio
“Especially with your first, like everyone’s so excited. They’re nosy because they’re excited.”
—Haley Dillon
Anticipation Builds for the Arrival of Their Baby Boy in December
The couple is expecting a baby boy, due on December 6, just one week ahead of their wedding anniversary. Gianna Tulio expressed her excitement about this special timing, which has garnered warm support from the NASCAR community. Among those sharing encouragement was Jordan Fish, who recently welcomed a baby boy with driver Denny Hamlin during the Mexico race weekend.
Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio’s announcement and Tulio’s recent social media posts have endeared them further to fans, as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives amid the demanding NASCAR season. Tulio’s growing baby bump and the couple’s joyful anticipation provide a humanizing glimpse into the personal side of racing life, even as Blaney focuses on upcoming track challenges in events like the race at Dover.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Has Ryan Blaney ever won Talladega?
A. At the Charlotte Roval race, Blaney secured eighth place, which helped him move to the next stage, the Round of 12. Later, Blaney narrowly won the fall race at Talladega, beating Ryan Newman by only 0.007 seconds in a very close finish, and advanced to the Round of 8, even though he spun onto pit road early in the race.
Q. Has Ryan Blaney won at Talladega?
A. Blaney clinched victory at the Talladega fall race, narrowly beating Ryan Newman by just 0.007 seconds, and moved forward to the Round of 8, even after spinning early on the pit road.