Dodge is back: Charger returns to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027

Summary by Pistons News · Reporting: Jayski / NASCAR Wire Service · Nov 3, 2026 · 3:43 AM ET

Dodge is coming back to the NASCAR Cup Series. Announced Monday night at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Dodge will return in 2027 with Kaulig Racing fielding two Chargers after switching from Chevrolet. The debut comes at the Daytona 500 on February 21, 2027, restoring four manufacturers to the Cup grid. Dodge last raced in Cup in 2012, the year Brad Keselowski won the championship with Team Penske. Kaulig will name its 2027 drivers during Championship Weekend at Homestead.

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