Could Dodge be back in NASCAR? According to The Athletic, the auto brand is aiming to rejoin the NASCAR Truck Series in 2026 with the goal of competing again in the Cup Series in 2027. From The Athletic: Dodge raced in Cup from 2001 to 2012 before exiting due to financial difficulties and a lack of viable teams willing to align with it.

Once a mainstay in the popular Truck Series, Dodge fielded entries from the series’ inception in 1995 through the 2016 season.

Big news regarding a new manufacturer in not just NASCAR but in the Cup Series. Dodge has a possibility to rejoin NASCAR. It was reported earlier this month that the manufacturer had its eyes on joining the Truck Series in 2026.

Ram is expected to join Chevy, Ford, and Toyota in the NASCAR Truck Series as the division's fourth manufacturer in 2026 after a hiatus lasting over a decade.

Dodge could join the NASCAR Cup Series as early as the 2027 season. The manufacturer is expected to join the NASCAR Truck Series in 2026.

For years, NASCAR fans have been patiently waiting for Dodge’s return to the coveted championship. We may finally get what we wanted — according to multiple reports, Dodge is expected to rejoin NASCAR in 2026,