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Part of Dodge is planning a return to the NASCAR Cup Series, leveraging the Ram program, while facing competition from established manufacturers like Toyota and Stellantis.

How could Stellantis's potential return to the NASCAR Cup Series affect Dodge?

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Dodge may gain visibility if Stellantis returns to NASCAR Cup Series If Stellantis successfully rejoins the NASCAR Cup Series, the Dodge brand could gain substantial marketing exposure. Stellantis is the parent company that owns and manages the Dodge brand. Should the automaker participate, Kaulig Racing would field multiple Dodge entries. This participation would place Dodge cars in front of a TV audience of over two million for 36 weekends a year, leveraging the industry mantra that success on the track helps sell on Monday.

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  • Stellantis is in negotiations to rejoin the NASCAR Cup Series as early as the 2027 season.jalopnik.com
  • Kaulig Racing would field multiple Dodge entries if Stellantis rejoins.jalopnik.com
  • The TV audience for NASCAR is over two million for 36 weekends a year.jalopnik.com

Why it matters

For Dodge, participation in the NASCAR Cup Series represents a significant opportunity to leverage the platform's massive audience for brand visibility. While the reports note that success on the track cannot be directly correlated with showroom sales, the industry mantra 'Win on Sunday, sell on Monday' highlights the value of this marketing exposure.

This potential move places Dodge alongside other major manufacturers like Toyota in the Cup Series, which is a highly competitive environment. The ability to field multiple entries through Kaulig Racing would maximize the brand's presence, making the outcome of the negotiations a key factor for Dodge's marketing strategy.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Stellantis be able to secure the necessary engines for the Cup Series?
  • What specific marketing commitments would Stellantis require from NASCAR for participation?

What would change this answer

Stellantis confirms its entry into the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2027 season.The effect on Dodge becomes more certain, moving from plausible to likely, as the brand participation is confirmed.
Stellantis fails to finalize negotiations or cannot secure engine supply.The potential for increased brand visibility for Dodge would fade, as the necessary operational link would be broken.

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