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Ryan Blaney's devotion to the 'Star Wars' franchise is well documented. However, research into Blaney's career and the films produces many similarities and coincidences that suggest Blaney himself may be of the Jedi order. See for yourself, you must.
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Ryan Blaney began racing at a very young age ... JUST LIKE ANAKIN SKYWALKER.
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Anakin Skywalker = pod race. Ryan Blaney = podcast
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Luke Skywalker turns off his targeting computer and is able to fire the perfect shot that blows up the Death Star. Ryan Blaney's in-car radio malfunctions and he wins his first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi is able to make others do his bidding by using The Force. Ryan Blaney is able to make others do his bidding by staring at them like this.
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Anakin Skywalker spurns his venerable, older, bearded master, who turns his back on Anakin. Ryan Blaney kinda sorta had that happen, temporarily, with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Ryan Blaney places this 'Star Wars' rug in his motorcoach. He then wins at the 'Tricky Triangle.'
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Both Ryan Blaney and Luke Skywalker have well-known fathers who helped them get their start in the family business.
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Both are also mentored by gray-haired men widely regarded as masters in their field.
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Both Luke Skywalker and Ryan Blaney are a part of the most enduring, heartwarming bromance in their respective galaxies.
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Ryan Blaney has MET Daisy Ridley, who portrays Rey in the new 'Star Wars' films and is a Jedi in real life. Her ability to use The Force is the only way she was able to deflect Blaney's come-hither stare and utterances of 'Gurl ... tell me some spoilers.'
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Ryan Blaney has a cameo in the upcoming 'Logan Lucky' film, which also stars Adam Driver, who is also KYLO FREAKIN' REN. #SixDegreesofRyanBlaney
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Luke Skywalker and his bromance partner run around in disguise. SOUND LIKE ANYONE YOU KNOW?
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Anakin Skywalker has a high level of midichlorians in his bloodstream. Ryan Blaney has a high level of Miller and Coors in his bloodstream.
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Ryan Blaney is on a team with Joey Logano. Luke Skywalker is on a team with Joey Logano.