Dodge set to return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Dodge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, partnering with Kaulig Racing. The car body has gained approval, with an unveil planned during the Snowball Derby Super Late race next month. However, the engine will not be a proprietary Stellantis or MOPAR unit, with AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon expected to use Earnhardt Childress Racing Engines. NASCAR’s engine regulations will remain stable at least through 2028, leading Dodge to avoid building its own engine for now. The partnership reflects the alignment of Dodge and NASCAR's timing amid recent shifts in motorsport focus.
- •Dodge teams with Kaulig Racing for NASCAR Cup Series return in 2027.
- •Approval of the car body ahead of unveil at upcoming Snowball Derby.
- •Cars expected to use Earnhardt Childress Racing Engines, not proprietary Dodge engines.
- •NASCAR will maintain current engine regulations through 2028.
- •Dodge's return aligns with NASCAR's cautious approach to future powertrains.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Why NASCAR's indecision led to Dodge's decision to return to Cup
- 4:48 AMMotorsport.com — Why NASCAR's indecision led to Dodge's decision to return to Cup
"Dodge is coming back to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing but there are caveats aplenty. The body has been approved, with an unveil scheduled for the Snowball Derby Super Late race in December, but the engine inside of the car is not expected to be a proprietary Stellantis or MOPAR built platform. Current reporting suggests AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon will drive cars powered ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 4:48 AMWhy NASCAR's indecision led to Dodge's decision to return to Cup
Sometimes it's the choices not made that pan out in the years that follow
- Motorsport.comNov 3, 2026, 4:48 AMWhy NASCAR's indecision led to Dodge's decision to return to Cup
Dodge is coming back to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing but there are caveats aplenty. The body has been approved, with an unveil scheduled for the Snowball Derby Super Late race in December, but the engine inside of the car is not expected to be a proprietary Stellantis or MOPAR built platform. Current reporting suggests AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon will drive cars powered ...Keep reading
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