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Ryan Blaney has always been a prominent name in the arena of NASCAR. And that’s not solely because he’s the pilot of the #12 Ford Mustang for Team Penske. Fans have always been curious about the personal life of this 29-year-old speedster. From his marriage to his sister dating a famous Hendrick Motorsports icon, everything in the man’s life is surrounded by the media 24/7.

One such topic that the fans are obsessed with is whether Ryan Blaney has a child with his longtime partner Gianna Tulio. In this article, we’ll take a look into the private life of Ryan Blaney, and also unravel the love story between his sister and the aforementioned HMS star. So let’s dive in.

Sadly, Ryan Blaney wasn’t the first one to know about his sister dating his Cup Series opponent

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In 2019, Ryan Blaney was caught off-guard when he came to know that his sister Erin was dating the #24 Chevy star, William Byron. The entire episode is funny because Blaney came across the news in a rather unconventional way.

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As he strolled towards the drivers’ meeting at Martinsville Speedway, an unexpected statement from a friend shifted the gears of his perception and made him question everything.

In an interview with NBC Sports, Blaney recalled the incident and said, “My buddy’s like, ‘Hey, I didn’t know about Willy and your sister.’ And I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?'”

However, Blaney’s sister is 22 and hence, he doesn’t have any issues with Byron dating his sister. Blaney also claimed to like Byron, so it’s all good. Hopefully.

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Who is Gianna Tulio?

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Gianna Tulio is a supermodel and brand representative for Hooters of America. Tulio also won Miss Hooters International in 2021. She has been with her teenage love Ryan Blaney since 2017 and they are very much together to this day.

However, some might wonder when they are going to tie the knot. There has been a rumor that they have married secretly, but there is no concrete evidence to support that.

Does Ryan Blaney and Giana Tulio have a child?

The short answer is, no. Although there were some rumors when fans saw a picture on the internet of Ryan Blaney holding his sister’s baby, those rumors ended soon when they found out the truth.

Although he might have plans to start a family with his partner, it appears that Ryan Blaney is more focused on his personal life as of now. Even though Blaney doesn’t have a kid, he has someone else in his life who is no less than a child to Ryan Blaney.

Who is Sturgill?

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When Ryan Blaney won the 2023 YellaWood 500, a brown, furry boy came wagging his tail to greet Blaney in the victory lane. Meet Sturgill, the shepherd-labrador mix, who is no less than Ryan Blaney’s child. This good boy has accompanied Blaney numerous times on different ventures from races to NASCAR YouTube podcasts.

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What more would you want us to cover from this young speedster’s life? Do let us know in the comments below!

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