Dodge Confirms It Will Return to the NASCAR Cup Championship in 2027

Tim Kuniskis was excited as he spoke to a group of journalists on the eve of the 2026 SEMA show.

The Core Event

The head of all things performance for Stellantis North America built the tension by pacing back and forth in front of an SRT-branded Jeep Scrambler before he dropped the big news that he’s clearly been sitting on for some time: Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series.

Key Facts

Tim Kuniskis was excited as he spoke to a group of journalists on the eve of the 2026 SEMA show.

Context & Significance

The head of all things performance for Stellantis North America built the tension by pacing back and forth in front of an SRT-branded Jeep Scrambler before he dropped the big news that he’s clearly been sitting on for some time: Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series.

Outlook

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