- Dodge has plans to rejoin NASCAR, and it may happen sooner than expected.
- Dodge was planning a return in 2028, but recent successes have made a return in 2027 possible.
- Dodge still faces challenges in developing its NASCAR car.
Last year, when Ram announced it wanted to race in the Craftsman Truck Series, CEO Tim Kuniskis said it also wanted to re-join the Cup Series, and we all know Ram doesn’t have any cars in its lineup. This means there is a possibility for Dodge to return to a major racing series, and it may happen sooner than expected.
According to a new report from athleticDodge was planning to return to NASCAR in 2028, but recent development successes have accelerated that timeline. The automaker has reportedly already completed initial wind tunnel testing and is figuring out how it will produce the engine.
Challenges remain, according to “multiple industry sources” who spoke to the publication, so a return in 2027 is not yet certain. The NASCAR season usually starts in February, so Dodge has less than eight months to finalize and validate the car.
Dodge’s return to NASCAR will give the series four manufacturers, with the Stellantis brand joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. Dodge left the series in 2021.
Motor1’s Opinion: Given how quickly Stellantis is working to revive its American brands, we expect Dodge to do double the work to return to NASCAR. This effort could bring them into the series sooner than expected, with the Camaro and Mustang and it would be amazing to see a Charger racing alongside the Camry.
