PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 30: Ryan Ellis, driver of the #71 Classic Collision Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland International Raceway on August 30, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 30: Ryan Ellis, driver of the #71 Classic Collision Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland International Raceway on August 30, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Ellis not returning to DGM Racing in 2026

Minutes before Saturday evening’s IAA Ritchie and Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway went green, DGM Racing announced that the team will part ways with Ryan Ellis at the conclusion of the 2025 Xfinity Series season.

“We wish Ryan the best in his next chapter and look forward to finishing the year strong with Classic Collision on board for our last race together,” DGM said in a statement made on social media.

Ellis ranked 28th in the Xfinity Series driver standings after 31 races. The No. 71 team ranked 29th in the owners standings. Ellis netted his first career top-10 finish in late May at Charlotte Motor Speedway.