Alpha Prime Racing driver Ryan Ellis, who competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, will not return to the team for the 2025 season.
Whilst speaking to TobyChristie.com, Ellis confirmed his exit following a discreet notification by his agency to the team. Ellis explained:
“Being part of Alpha Prime has meant so much to me. They helped me achieve a lifelong dream of racing full-time in NASCAR and I’ve had so much fun working with this group over the last few years.
“I feel like I’ve learned so much this year, and I’ll forever be thankful for the opportunity they provided me. Alpha Prime truly became my first “home” in the sport, and everyone there will forever feel like family.”
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Since joining Alpha Prime Racing in 2022, Ellis has established himself as a formidable competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Throughout his three-season stint with the team, he has participated in 71 events, with his most notable performances including two 11th-place finishes. His 2023 season was particularly hectic as he raced in 31 out of the 33 events on the NASCAR Xfinity Series calendar.
The roots of Alpha Prime Racing, formerly known as Martins Motorsports, date back to 2009. The team experienced a brief hiatus before returning in 2022 under a new partnership structure. This revival was spearheaded by Caesar Bacarella’s involvement through his fitness brand, breathing new life into the team known for fostering upcoming talent like Ellis.
Ellis’s journey began long before his association with Alpha Prime Racing. Originating from Quarter Midgets racing in Virginia, he developed a keen sense of competition early on. His progress through the ranks has been steady, currently resulting in a 22nd-place standing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, with four races remaining this season.
Ellis added:
“Caesar [Bacarella], Tommy [Joe Martins], and the entire group gave me a massive opportunity, and I feel like I’ll never be able to express how grateful I am to have been a small part of the beginning of APR’s story. I wish them nothing but the best going forward and I can’t wait to race against them and their lineup next season.”
Moving forward, Ellis is set to join DGM Racing for the upcoming season.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Current Standings
- Justin Allgaier – 3035 points
- Cole Custer – 3028 points
- Austin Hill – 3026 points
- Chandler Smith – 3025 points
- Sam Mayer – 3017 points
- Jesse Love – 3013 points
- AJ Allmendinger – 3007 points
- Sammy Smith – 3006 points
- Shane Van Gisbergen – 2102 points
- Sheldon Creed – 2097 points
- Riley Herbst – 2086 points
- Parker Kligerman – 2080 points
- Ryan Sieg – 725 points
- Brandon Jones – 622 points
- Anthony Alfredo – 570 points
- Brennan Poole – 499 points
- Josh Williams – 455 points
- Leland Honeyman – 441 points
- Parker Retzlaff – 435 points
- Jeb Burton – 432 points
- Jeremy Clements – 410 points
- Ryan Ellis – 389 points
- Aric Almirola – 379 points
- Kyle Sieg – 372 points
- Kyle Weatherman – 354 points
- Matt DiBenedetto – 339 points
- Blaine Perkins – 308 points
- Ryan Truex – 303 points
- Josh Bilicki – 247 points
- Carson Kvapil – 227 points
- Hailie Deegan – 174 points
- Garrett Smithley – 171 points
- Austin Green – 146 points
- David Starr – 134 points
- Joey Gase – 131 points
- Patrick Emerling – 127 points
- Connor Zilisch – 97 points
- Joe Graf Jr – 93 points
- BJ McLeod – 78 points
- JJ Yeley – 78 points
- Jordan Anderson – 75 points
- Ed Jones – 71 points
- Alex Labbe – 69 points
- Logan Bearden – 62 points
- Nick Leitz – 59 points
- Sage Karam – 59 points
- CJ McLaughlin – 47 points
- Caesar Bacarella – 46 points
- Brad Perez – 44 points
- Preston Pardus – 34 points
- Dale Earnhardt Jr – 32 points
- Bubba Pollard – 31 points
- Nathan Byrd – 29 points
- Natalie Decker – 27 points
- Chad Finchum – 27 points
- Justin Bonsignore – 25 points
- Patrick Gallagher – 25 points
- Tommy Joe Martins – 24 points
- Carson Ware – 24 points
- Conor Daly – 23 points
- Dylan Lupton – 23 points
- Thomas Annunziata – 23 points
- Greg Van Alst – 21 points
- RC Enerson – 19 points
- Myatt Snider – 18 points
- Dexter Bean – 17 points
- Daniil Kvyat – 16 points
- Andre Castro – 16 points
- Glen Reen – 10 points
- Ryan Vargas – 10 points
- Boris Said – 9 points
- Mike Skeen – 7 points
- Armani Williams – 4 points
- Morgen Baird – 4 points
- Timothy Viens – 2 points
- Gus Dean – 1 point
- Alon Day – 1 point
