Overview
- Industry reporting on Thursday says multiple sources briefed by The Athletic indicate Stellantis is working to finalize a plan to enter Dodge in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2027.
- Reporters say a Challenger body has undergone preliminary wind-tunnel testing and Stellantis has developed a new approach for producing Cup-spec engines as part of the preparations.
- Kaulig Racing is widely viewed as the most likely factory partner because it already fields Ram trucks for Stellantis in the Craftsman Truck Series and has an existing relationship with the company.
- No formal announcement has come from Stellantis, Dodge, or NASCAR, so the plans remain unconfirmed and could change before any official launch is declared.
- If confirmed, the move would restore a four-manufacturer Cup field for the first time since Dodge left after 2012 and could shift the 2027 'silly season' as teams and drivers weigh manufacturer support, parts access, and long-term deals.