# Dodge Returns to NASCAR Next Year

> Dodge may join NASCAR Cup Series next year with two cars after Ram's Truck Series return.
- Title: Dodge Returns to NASCAR Next Year · Road & Track | Shortify
- Summary: Dodge may join NASCAR Cup Series next year with two cars after Ram's Truck Series return. Dodge could return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 with two cars…
- Keywords: dodge, nascar, cup series, kaulig racing, ecr engines, richard childress racing, stellantis, cars, sports, Returns, Next, Year
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74121459/dodge-return-to-nascar-could-be-imminent-report
- Author: Fred Smith
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:51:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dodge, nascar, cup series, kaulig racing, ecr engines, richard childress racing, stellantis, cars, sports
## Dodge Out of NASCAR Since 2012
Dodge has been absent from NASCAR since Brad Keselowksi won the brand's last race in 2012.
## Ram Returns to Truck Series
Ram announced its return to NASCAR's Truck Series last summer.
## Dodge Near Cup Series Return
The Athletic reports Dodge is very close to finalizing a return to NASCAR Cup Series next year.
## Kaulig Racing to Field Two Cars
Kaulig Racing, Ram's factory partner in Truck Series, will field two Dodge entries in Cup Series.
## ECR Engines to Build Dodge Motors
ECR Engines, owned by Richard Childress Racing, will produce Dodge engines with distinct technical differences.
## Key takeaway

Dodge could return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 with two cars through Kaulig Racing, using ECR Engines for unique motors.