# Dodge Returns To NASCAR 2027

> Dodge to race in NASCAR Cup Series opener next February after years of absence.
- Title: Dodge Returns To NASCAR 2027 · Motor1 | Shortify
- Summary: Dodge to race in NASCAR Cup Series opener next February after years of absence. Dodge will compete in NASCAR's 2027 season opener at Daytona 500 on February…
- Keywords: dodge, nascar, daytona 500, 2027, cup series, ecr engines, richard childress racing, chevrolet, ford, toyota, charger srt hellcat, v8 engine
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/812144/dodge-nascar-return-2027-season
- Author: Anthony Alaniz
- Published: 2026-10-15T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dodge, nascar, daytona 500, 2027, cup series, ecr engines, richard childress racing, chevrolet, ford, toyota, charger srt hellcat, v8 engine
## Dodge Returns To NASCAR
Dodge will compete in NASCAR's 2027 season opener at Daytona 500 on February 21.
## Engine Supply Challenge
Dodge must create a new technically distinct engine with ECR Engines for the Cup Series.
## Dodge's Cup Series Roster
Dodge joins Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota in NASCAR Cup Series after decade-long absence.
## 2027 Timeline
Dodge completes initial wind tunnel testing in June 2025 before securing engine supplier.
## New Charger SRT Hellcat
Dodge develops supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Charger SRT Hellcat with over 700 horsepower.
## What's Next For Dodge
Dodge's return to NASCAR follows focus on electric vehicles and shift to twin-turbocharged engines.
## Key takeaway

Dodge will compete in NASCAR's 2027 season opener at Daytona 500 on February 21 after resolving engine supply challenges.