# Dodge Returns to NASCAR Cup in Three Months

> Dodge races back to NASCAR Cup just three months after announcing its return, skipping a full year of preparation.
- Title: Dodge Returns to NASCAR Cup in Three Months · Autoweek
- Summary: Dodge races back to NASCAR Cup just three months after announcing its return, skipping a full year of preparation. Dodge will compete in NASCAR Cup racing in…
- Keywords: dodge, nascar cup, kauling racing, sema show, 2027 nascar season, daytona 500, Autoweek
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74318597/dodge-racing-back-to-nascar-cup-three-months-after-announcement
- Author: Mark Vaughn
- Published: 2026-11-05T00:05:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dodge, nascar cup, kauling racing, sema show, 2027 nascar season, daytona 500, cars, sports
## Dodge Announces Cup Return
Dodge plans to race in NASCAR Cup with two Chargers run by Kaulig Racing in just three months.
## Dodge's Quick Return Strategy
Dodge skipped a full year of preparation to enter NASCAR Cup racing in 2027 after a 13-to-14-year absence from the series.
## Tim Kuniskis on Speed
Tim Kuniskis, head of American brands and SRT for Stellantis, said Dodge would race in Cup in 2027, not 2028.
## Kaulig Racing's Role
Kaulig Racing helped Dodge prepare for Cup racing by running five trucks while pushing for Cup competition.
## 2027 NASCAR Season Starts
The 2027 NASCAR season begins with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 21.
## Key takeaway

Dodge will compete in NASCAR Cup racing in 2027 after skipping a year of preparation to return to the series.