Dodge confirms its return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, partnering with Kaulig Racing and planning to field two Dodge cars beginning with the Daytona 500. Multiple outlets report the move as a rapid comeback that adds a fourth manufacturer to the Cup Series grid.
Several sources also provide timing and context. ABC News and Motorsport.com say the return is a year earlier than most expectations or projections. Motorsport.com notes the announcement takes place at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with a car planned to be unveiled at the Snowball Derby in December. Forbes and other outlets reference the brand’s absence since after the 2012 Cup Series championship era.
Outlets broadly agree on the key details—Dodge’s 2027 Cup Series comeback, Kaulig Racing as the team partner, and the Daytona 500 start—while differing on emphasis, such as whether they foreground the manufacturer-count angle or the timeline behind the “speedy” return.
