Reports indicate Dodge may return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2027 season, a move that could significantly alter the competitive landscape. The manufacturer last competed in NASCAR's top series in 2012.
Speculation centers on which teams would secure Dodge factory support and driver seats. The potential return comes as NASCAR continues its Next Gen car era, which has encouraged manufacturer diversity.
At World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, on September 12, 2026, Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger participated in practice and qualifying for the Enjoy IL 300, illustrating the current Cup Series field that Dodge would enter.
