Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series beginning at Daytona 500
Summary
Dodge will return to NASCAR’s Cup Series in 2027, starting with the Daytona 500. Kaulig Racing plans to field two Dodge Charger cars, with AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon expected to drive.Key Facts
- Stellantis-owned Dodge announced its return at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Nov. 2, 2026.
- Dodge’s return will bring the Cup Series manufacturer lineup to four: Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota.
- Kaulig Racing will enter a two-car Dodge Charger team beginning at the Daytona 500.
- AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon are expected to fill the two driving seats.
- Dodge last competed in NASCAR’s Cup Series through the 2012 season, when Brad Keselowski won the championship for Penske Racing.
- Dodge had initially planned to reach the Cup Series in 2028 after re-entering the Truck Series with its Ram brand in 2026.
- Dodge partnered with Earnhardt Childress Racing to develop its Cup Series engines, allowing it to accelerate its preparation.
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