In November 2025, Ryan Blaney, the former Cup Series champion, and his wife welcomed their first child, Charley Bennett Blaney. After the joyous occasion, Blaney shared a humorous parenting moment on social media, channeling the legendary NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson’s famous quote.
A few years back, Johnson had responded to critics urging him to retire with a witty remark, “I’m far from done, JA,” with JA standing for a polite term. Blaney found the quote amusing and even had it printed on a t-shirt for his team and friends. Recently, he sported the t-shirt and made a comical post about the challenges of being a new parent, particularly the never-ending diaper changes for baby Charley.
In a light-hearted Instagram post, Blaney joked about his third blown-out diaper change in 20 minutes, wearing the quoted t-shirt. The driver, who tied the knot with Gianna Tulio in 2024, became a father after announcing the pregnancy in July 2025.
On a more professional note, Blaney secured his second victory of the season at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in August 2025 at Daytona International Speedway. Despite avoiding celebratory burnouts in the past, he couldn’t resist the urge to do so in his “cursed” black Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang. This win was particularly special as he had faced numerous challenges in that paint scheme, often getting into accidents.
Reflecting on the victory, Blaney shared that the CEO of Advance Auto Parts had acknowledged the struggles with the paint scheme at speedways, and the win was a way of breaking the curse. Although he missed out on a spot in the Championship 4 race, ending his streak of winning the fall Martinsville Speedway race, Blaney wrapped up the 2025 season in sixth place with an impressive record of four victories, 19 top tens, 15 top fives, and two poles.
Overall, Ryan Blaney continues to excel both on and off the track, balancing the highs of victory with the joys of parenthood. With a supportive wife by his side and a growing family, the future looks bright for this talented NASCAR driver.
