Ryan Ellis (racing driver)

Ryan Ellis
Ellis at Sonoma Raceway in 2024
BornRyan James Ellis
(1989-11-29) November 29, 1989
Torrance, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Achievements2005 Virginia State Legends Pro Champion
2009 Teen Mazda West Coast Champion
2011 NASA SU National Champion
Awards2011 Grand-Am ST Rookie of the Year
NASCAR Cup Series career
6 races run over 3 years
2021 position66th
Best finish58th (2016)
First race2015 Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 (Phoenix)
Last race2021 Hollywood Casino 400 (Kansas)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
145 races run over 13 years
Car no., teamNo. 71 (DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports)
2024 position23rd
Best finish23rd (2024)
First race2012 Sargento 200 (Road America)
Last race2025 Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 (Pocono)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 1 0
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
26 races run over 4 years
2021 position114th
Best finish29th (2015)
First race2014 NextEra Energy Resources 250 (Daytona)
Last race2021 In It To Win It 200 (Darlington)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics up to date as of May 31, 2025.

Ryan James Ellis (born November 29, 1989) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 71 Chevrolet SS for DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports. He has also competed in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the past.