Dodge announces AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon as drivers for 2027 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Dodge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, featuring drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon. The announcement was made at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with Kaulig Racing leading the effort. Allmendinger, a veteran with three Cup victories, will drive the No. 16 Dodge, while Dillon takes the No. 10. Kaulig's CEO expressed interest in adding a third car for the Daytona 500, contingent on meeting certain requirements. Dodge had initially planned a 2028 return but accelerated its timeline following earlier unveils at the SEMA Show.
- •Dodge to return with Allmendinger and Dillon in 2027 season.
- •Kaulig Racing will anchor the team efforts starting at Daytona.
- •Allmendinger will drive the No. 16 with three Cup wins to his name.
- •Dillon is winless after 316 Cup starts in his career.
- •Dodge plans to unveil its 2027 car at the Snowball Derby next month.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Allmendinger, Ty Dillon Returning to Kaulig Racing in 2027
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon to drive for Dodge in '27 and could have a teammate at Daytona
"(AP) — Dodge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series with veteran drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon — and potentially one more — in 2027.Kaulig Racing, which is anchoring Dodge's effort slated to begin at Daytona International Speedway in February, made the announcement Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
"Kaulig Racing brings back A.J. Allmendinger and Ty Dillon for the 2027 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 8:31 PMA.J. Allmendinger, Ty Dillon Returning to Kaulig Racing in 2027
Kaulig Racing brings back A.J. Allmendinger and Ty Dillon for the 2027 season.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 7:17 PMAJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon to drive for Dodge in '27 and could have a teammate at Daytona
(AP) — Dodge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series with veteran drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon — and potentially one more — in 2027.Kaulig Racing, which is anchoring Dodge's effort slated to begin at Daytona International Speedway in February, made the announcement Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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