{
  "id": 17912360,
  "title": "Why NASCAR's indecision led to Dodge's decision to return to Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/why-nascars-indecision-led-to-dodges-decision-to-return-to-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T04:48:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/why-nascars-indecision-led-to-dodges-decision-to-return-to-cup/10871165/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASCAR's indecision led to Dodge's decision to return to the Cup Series in 2027, according to recent reports. The body for the new Dodge car has been approved, with a scheduled unveiling at the Snowball Derby Super Late race in December. However, the engine inside the car is not expected to be a proprietary Stellantis or MOPAR built platform. Instead, AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon are expected to drive cars powered by Earnhardt Childress Racing Engines next season. NASCAR President John Probst explained that the timing of this decision was beneficial for all parties involved. Stellantis, Dodge, and RAM had all shifted away from electric and hybrid platforms, making the timing of Dodge's return to the Cup Series ideal. Probst also mentioned that NASCAR will retain its current engine regulations through 2028, with the possibility of extending it through 2030 or 2032. Dodge simply needed to get a body approved, and Stellantis pushed NASCAR to not rush into an early decision. The entire process, from wind tunnel testing to production, typically takes around 18 months, but NASCAR and Dodge managed to expedite the process. This decision marks the return of the most recent brand to leave NASCAR after winning the 2011 championship.",
  "summary": "Dodge is coming back to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing but there are caveats aplenty. The body has been approved, with an unveil scheduled for the Snowball Derby Super Late race in December, but the engine inside of the car is not expected to be a proprietary Stellantis or MOPAR built platform. Current reporting suggests AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon will drive cars powered ...…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dodge Returns to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Daytona 500 Debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/dodge-returns-to-nascar-cup-series-in-2027-with-daytona-500-debut",
        "published": "2026-11-03T07:02:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}