Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series for Daytona 500
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Dodge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, as announced at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Originally set for 2028, the Stellantis-owned brand will compete alongside Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota in the season that begins in mid-February. Kaulig Racing will field a two-car team using the Dodge Charger, with drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon confirmed. NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell emphasized the significance of Dodge's return for the sport's future. Dodge previously exited NASCAR after the 2012 season, following a championship win with Brad Keselowski.
- •Dodge last raced in NASCAR in 2012.
- •Kaulig Racing plans to field a two-car team.
- •Season begins mid-February 2027.
- •Drivers include AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon.
- •Partnership with Earnhardt Childress Racing for engines.
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500
- 1:24 AMESPN F1 — Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series, starting at Daytona 500
- 1:19 AMMotorsport.com — Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027
"Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, becoming the fourth manufacturer on the grid alongside Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford. This is a year earlier than most projections, and there will be a tight turn-around for next season. This was officially announced at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday evening. The manufacturer will partner with Kaulig Racing, which currently runs ...Keep reading
"Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected. The Stellantis-owned Dodge brand announced its return at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday.
"Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, giving the Cup Series four manufacturers once again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 2:12 AMDodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500
Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected. The Stellantis-owned Dodge brand announced its return at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday.
- ESPN F1Nov 3, 2026, 1:24 AMDodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series, starting at Daytona 500
Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, giving the Cup Series four manufacturers once again.
- Motorsport.comNov 3, 2026, 1:19 AMDodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027
Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, becoming the fourth manufacturer on the grid alongside Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford. This is a year earlier than most projections, and there will be a tight turn-around for next season. This was officially announced at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday evening. The manufacturer will partner with Kaulig Racing, which currently runs ...Keep reading
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