Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney’s wife Gianna recently shared touching birthday wishes for Karly McLaughlin, the wife of Kiwi IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin. Gianna took to Instagram, a platform where she boasts over 98,000 followers, to celebrate Karly on her special day by posting a vibrant picture of her in her latest story, showcasing their friendship and connection to the racing community.
Scott McLaughlin competes in the No. 3 Dallara-Chevrolet for Team Penske in the IndyCar Series and has had a busy year, welcoming his first child, Lucy Violet McLaughlin, in October of the previous year. This joyous addition surely adds a layer of celebration to Karly’s birthday.
Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney, who is navigating his 10th full-time NASCAR Cup Series season, is gearing up to return to the track this week after enjoying a week off. So far in the season, Blaney has notched three top-five finishes, placing him sixth in the overall Cup points standings. His best finish was fourth place during the race in Atlanta, although setbacks arose from three consecutive DNFs at Phoenix, Vegas, and Homestead due to engine troubles. Fortunately, he rebounded impressively, achieving two top-five finishes at Darlington Raceway and Bristol Motor Speedway, leading 48 laps and earning 39 points at Bristol.
During the recent NASCAR Cup break for Easter, Blaney and Gianna enjoyed a getaway to the beautiful Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. Gianna shared picturesque moments on Instagram, showcasing their relaxation time at the beach and capturing the essence of their holiday.
The couple tied the knot last winter following the conclusion of the Cup season. After dating for approximately four years, they celebrated their union in a themed ceremony attended by over 200 guests at Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado, a testament to their love story.
Looking ahead, the 10th race of the 2025 Cup season at Talladega Superspeedway is set to begin at 3 PM ET on April 27. As Blaney prepares for this important race, he brings with him a successful history at Talladega, including three wins and a robust 116 laps led at the tri-oval track. He has also achieved four top-10 finishes in his last eight starts there, with his most recent victory occurring during the playoff race in 2023.
As the NASCAR season progresses, Hendrick Motorsports‘ William Byron currently leads the standings, followed closely by Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell in second and third places, respectively. Fans eagerly await the next developments in the exciting world of NASCAR as the season heats up.
