Ryan Blaney has had a year to remember in 2023, and he made yet another big splash this month, as he and his long-time girlfriend Gianna Tulio officially announced their engagement.
Tulio broke the news in a post on her Instagram. "I said yes to my forever," Tulio wrote. Along with a picture of the pair with Blaney down on one knee popping the question while wearing a Star Wars coat no less.
Tulio made a name for herself as a Hooters girl, famously being crowned Miss Hooters in 2021.
Ironically on Blaney's part, he predicted his marital future on Twitter back in 2011, which @nascarcasm made sure to mention as he congratulated the pair.
Congrats to @MissHootersIntl and @blaney who kind of called his shot in 2011 https://t.co/KsptTTKt07 pic.twitter.com/0OrKtElNWV
— nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) December 16, 2023
It has been a big 2023 for Blaney — he not only won the Coca-Cola 600 but that victory launched him on course to eventually claim the 2023 NASCAR Cup championship.
2024 should be yet another big year for Blaney, especially after this wonderful news. He's going to have plenty of positive energy as he defends his championship.
Another ironic part of the news was that the pair officially got engaged on 12/12/23, according to their post, which is nice given the number 12 is Blaney's car number.
Blaney and Star Wars. ... Could we see a Star Wars-themed wedding in the future? That would be the Ryan Blaney-est thing to do, wouldn't it?
Congratulations, Ryan and Gianna, may you both enjoy lifetimes of happiness together!
