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Dodge returns to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027
Dodge will field a two-car team at the Daytona 500 next year, a year ahead of schedule, with Kaulig Racing and drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon.
In brief
Dodge will field a two-car team at the Daytona 500 next year, a year ahead of schedule, with Kaulig Racing and drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon. Dodge is returning to NASCAR's Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than expected, with Kaulig Racing fielding a two-car team starting at the Daytona 500. Originally…
Dodge returns to NASCAR Cup Series
Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected. The Stellantis-owned brand announced the move at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday.
Kaulig Racing to field two-car team
Kaulig Racing will use the Dodge Charger to field a two-car team beginning at the Daytona 500. AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon are expected to fill those seats.
Dodge returns as fourth manufacturer
Dodge will give the Cup Series four manufacturers, joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota in fielding entries to compete in a thirty-six race schedule that begins in mid-February.
Dodge's last Cup title was 2012
Dodge raced in NASCAR through the 2012 season and left the same month it celebrated the Cup title with Brad Keselowski and Penske Racing.
Engine partnership accelerates timeline
Dodge bypassed part of the timeline required to develop a new engine by partnering with Earnhardt Childress Racing to build Dodge-spec powerplants alongside its regular Chevrolet operations. Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota allowed this unique partnership.
The one thing
Dodge is returning to NASCAR's Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than expected, with Kaulig Racing fielding a two-car team starting at the Daytona 500.
