Ryan Blaney marked a memorable milestone as he and his wife, Gianna Tulio, celebrated their first Christmas with their newborn son, Charley Bennett Blaney. The couple’s special holiday drew warm wishes from family, reflecting on a year of new beginnings for the NASCAR driver and his growing family.
A Joyful Holiday for the Blaney Family
Ryan Blaney first Christmas celebrations took place just weeks after welcoming Charley on November 22. Blaney’s sister, Erin Blaney, shared her excitement with a heartfelt message for the couple. The new parents, who had announced their pregnancy in July, appeared overjoyed during the festivities and embraced their new roles with enthusiasm and humor.
On December 26, Gianna Tulio revealed glimpses from their family celebration, posting images of baby Charley dressed in a festive sweater and holiday hat. Her emotional caption highlighted the significance of the family’s first Christmas together:
“25’ Christmas Eve x Christmas was the best one yet 🎄🥂🎅🏻🎁🍪”
Support and love poured in from others, including Erin Blaney, who responded to the post with “Perfection 🤍🤍🤍”. This display of affection underscored the special nature of Charley’s arrival and the importance of this Christmas to the Blaney family.
Blaney’s Journey to Parenthood and Marriage
Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio first met during the 2018 NASCAR season and began dating two years later. After getting engaged in December 2024, they exchanged vows a year later in a winter-themed ceremony in Aspen, Colorado. Their recent wedding anniversary was marked with messages of congratulations from Amy Earnhardt and Jordan Fish, further emphasizing the couple’s cherished place within the close-knit NASCAR community.
Blaney Finds Humor in New Parenting Challenges
As a new father, Ryan Blaney has brought his trademark humor to the realities of day-to-day parenting. Describing his experiences with newborn Charley, Blaney offered followers a candid look into some less glamorous moments, especially diaper changes. He shared his amusement in a recent post:
“Thinking I’m in the clear for a bit after finishing up my 3rd blownout diaper change in 20 minutes.”
Blaney’s playful spirit extended to another shared image, featuring a t-shirt inspired by Jimmie Johnson and capturing the unpredictability of parenthood:
“My child: I’m far from done JA”
Looking Back on Blaney’s Recent Racing Season
The holiday season follows a busy year for the Team Penske driver. Blaney concluded the 2025 racing season victoriously at Phoenix Raceway, securing his first-ever win at the track after 19 previous attempts. During the post-race discussions, Blaney reflected on breaking through at a venue where he had often come close but never reached the top step. He explained the unique outcome of the Phoenix race:
“It’s ironic we won it on a restart, because we were terrible on restarts all day,” he began.
“It’s nice to finally get in Victory Lane here after being so close for a number of years. Those things kind of stick in your brain a little bit. We’ve had a shot to win at these certain places a handful of times, but we haven’t really been able to get the job done,” Blaney said.
Despite leading only 20 of the event’s 319 laps and finishing second in both race stages, Blaney finally triumphed at Phoenix. His victory, though celebrated, did not influence the final championship standings, as he had not moved into the season’s final four. Denny Hamlin led much of the race before a strategic misstep dropped him out of contention. While Blaney’s win was a personal accomplishment, it capped a year of significant change—both on the track and at home.
Family, Racing, and New Beginnings
Marking their first Christmas with son Charley, Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio navigated both major professional achievements and life-changing personal milestones. The support from family members like Erin Blaney, as well as friends throughout the NASCAR sphere—including Amy Earnhardt and Jordan Fish—continues to reinforce the importance of these moments. As the calendar turns, the Blaney family’s festive holiday and new experiences as parents stand out as defining moments of 2025, hinting at more stories to come for the NASCAR star and his growing household.
