DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 03: Ryan Ellis, driver of the #44 KeenParts.com Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 03, 2022 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 03: Ryan Ellis, driver of the #44 KeenParts.com Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 03, 2022 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Alpha Prime Racing running three full time cars in 2023; Ryan Ellis named primary driver of No. 43

Alpha Prime Racing will field three full-time cars in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2023, the team announced on Tuesday.

Ryan Ellis, who was originally announced to drive roughly 15 races, will drive the No. 43 Chevrolet in “at least 24 races.” Ellis’ first race will come in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 18.

The remaining driver lineup for the No. 43 car will be announced at a later date.