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The celebrations have only begun for Ryan Blaney. Following a grueling contest in the Championship 4 race on Sunday, the Team Penske star emerged victorious. Needing to stay ahead of title contenders Kyle Larson and William Byron, Blaney’s P2 finish was enough to get the edge. With the occasion calling for a big celebration, the Cup champion looks all geared up to spend the time of his life with his special person,

Talking about special persons, Blaney’s girlfriend of 3 years, Gianna Tulio, has been a pillar of strength. She’s been a constant support for Blaney throughout the season and continues to do so as the championship-winning couple heads off to their next vacation. A big break until the 2024 season supplies the perfect opportunity for them to spend some quality time together.

Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio headed to The Big Apple after championship victory

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Besides winning a maiden Cup Series championship, Blaney also qualified for the Championship 4 race for the first time in his career. Ending the season on a high and with a series of achievements under his name, Blaney seems to have gone into vacation mode!

 

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Gianna Tulio recently took to Instagram to share a quick update with her followers. Posting a video that shows them headed for a flight at the airport, she wrote, “Phoenix, you were amazing! Now off to New York.” Blaney could be seen in jeans and a casual grey hoodie perfectly embodying a man determined to take a break!

Winning the Championship might have been a big deal, but perhaps Ryan Blaney could’ve enjoyed more thoroughly had the Phoenix race win been his. The tension between the two was palpable during the race, where both were fighting neck-to-neck for the win. The post-race situation wasn’t any different either.

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Ross Chastain taunts Blaney after denying him a golden finish at Phoenix

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Trackhouse Racing‘s #1 Camaro driver, Ross Chastain did not pull back any punches at Phoenix. The 31-year-old made it hard for Ryan Blaney to make a pass on him and get further away from a dangerous Kyle Larson. With Larson hot on the heels of the #12, Blaney wanted to create a comfortable distance between him and the #5. However, Chastain’s presence in the lead prevented him from doing so.

Speaking about the incident in a post-race press conference, Chastain brushed aside the allegations as Ryan Blaney confessed to going at him on purpose. Chastain said, “Yeah, I know he’s mad, and I don’t care. I do not care. I did not care then. I, do not care now. I’m here to race him. I’m not going to wreck him. I’m not going to slide up and pinch him at all. It’s in my mind the entire time, for sure.”

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Chastain has been known for his involvement in wrecking his opponents. Although his frequency in such incidents has toned down, there is always a risk of getting a payback when Ross Chastain is around. Commenting at the furious version of Blaney, he then added,

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“Anger. He gets angry. It’s okay. I’ve known him for a decade. I could see him moving around in the car. I could see his colorful suit and gloves. I was like, ‘Oh, he is angry.’

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Well, all turned out fine for Ryan Blaney as he succeeded in protecting his lead over Larson. With the championship secured, what’s up next is the joy of celebration and hard work.