# Dodge Returns to NASCAR Cup Series

> Dodge joins NASCAR Cup Series after 14-year absence with Kaulig Racing.
- Title: Dodge Returns to NASCAR Cup Series · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: Dodge joins NASCAR Cup Series after 14-year absence with Kaulig Racing. Dodge will compete in NASCAR Cup Series 2027 with Kaulig Racing's Chargers after 14…
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- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2305521/dodge-rejoins-nascar-cap-series
- Author: Ryan Erik King
- Published: 2026-11-03T19:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dodge, nascar, kauling racing, cup series, dodge chargers, stock car racing, cars, culture
## Dodge Rejoins NASCAR Cup Series
Dodge announced its return to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2027 after a 14-year absence.
## Kaulig Racing Partners with Dodge
Kaulig Racing will field Dodge Chargers in the Cup Series, marking the first Dodge return since 2012.
## Dodge Engine Partnership in Progress
Dodge will not build its own engines and is in talks with ECR Engines for 2027 Cup Series motors.
## Driver Lineup and Team Changes
Kaulig expects to announce its 2027 Cup Series drivers before the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
## Key takeaway

Dodge will compete in NASCAR Cup Series 2027 with Kaulig Racing's Chargers after 14 years.