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NASCAR News: Ryan Ellis Confirms Alpha Prime Racing Exit Ahead Of Move To Rival

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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.”

Ryan Ellis
Ryan Ellis, driver of the #43 United Construction & Forestry Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series SciAps 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 21, 2024 in Loudon,…


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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

  1. Justin Allgaier – 3035 points
  2. Cole Custer – 3028 points
  3. Austin Hill – 3026 points
  4. Chandler Smith – 3025 points
  5. Sam Mayer – 3017 points
  6. Jesse Love – 3013 points
  7. AJ Allmendinger – 3007 points
  8. Sammy Smith – 3006 points
  9. Shane Van Gisbergen – 2102 points
  10. Sheldon Creed – 2097 points
  11. Riley Herbst – 2086 points
  12. Parker Kligerman – 2080 points
  13. Ryan Sieg – 725 points
  14. Brandon Jones – 622 points
  15. Anthony Alfredo – 570 points
  16. Brennan Poole – 499 points
  17. Josh Williams – 455 points
  18. Leland Honeyman – 441 points
  19. Parker Retzlaff – 435 points
  20. Jeb Burton – 432 points
  21. Jeremy Clements – 410 points
  22. Ryan Ellis – 389 points
  23. Aric Almirola – 379 points
  24. Kyle Sieg – 372 points
  25. Kyle Weatherman – 354 points
  26. Matt DiBenedetto – 339 points
  27. Blaine Perkins – 308 points
  28. Ryan Truex – 303 points
  29. Josh Bilicki – 247 points
  30. Carson Kvapil – 227 points
  31. Hailie Deegan – 174 points
  32. Garrett Smithley – 171 points
  33. Austin Green – 146 points
  34. David Starr – 134 points
  35. Joey Gase – 131 points
  36. Patrick Emerling – 127 points
  37. Connor Zilisch – 97 points
  38. Joe Graf Jr – 93 points
  39. BJ McLeod – 78 points
  40. JJ Yeley – 78 points
  41. Jordan Anderson – 75 points
  42. Ed Jones – 71 points
  43. Alex Labbe – 69 points
  44. Logan Bearden – 62 points
  45. Nick Leitz – 59 points
  46. Sage Karam – 59 points
  47. CJ McLaughlin – 47 points
  48. Caesar Bacarella – 46 points
  49. Brad Perez – 44 points
  50. Preston Pardus – 34 points
  51. Dale Earnhardt Jr – 32 points
  52. Bubba Pollard – 31 points
  53. Nathan Byrd – 29 points
  54. Natalie Decker – 27 points
  55. Chad Finchum – 27 points
  56. Justin Bonsignore – 25 points
  57. Patrick Gallagher – 25 points
  58. Tommy Joe Martins – 24 points
  59. Carson Ware – 24 points
  60. Conor Daly – 23 points
  61. Dylan Lupton – 23 points
  62. Thomas Annunziata – 23 points
  63. Greg Van Alst – 21 points
  64. RC Enerson – 19 points
  65. Myatt Snider – 18 points
  66. Dexter Bean – 17 points
  67. Daniil Kvyat – 16 points
  68. Andre Castro – 16 points
  69. Glen Reen – 10 points
  70. Ryan Vargas – 10 points
  71. Boris Said – 9 points
  72. Mike Skeen – 7 points
  73. Armani Williams – 4 points
  74. Morgen Baird – 4 points
  75. Timothy Viens – 2 points
  76. Gus Dean – 1 point
  77. Alon Day – 1 point



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