Dodge has plans to rejoin NASCAR, and it might happen sooner than expected.

Dodge was planning to return in 2028, but recent breakthroughs have made a 2027 return possible.

Dodge still has challenges ahead in developing its NASCAR car.

Last year, when Ram announced it wanted to race in the Craftsman Truck Series, CEO Tim Kuniskis said he wanted to rejoin the Cup Series, too, and we all know Ram has no car in its lineup. That means Dodge is likely returning to the premier racing series, and it could happen sooner than expected.

According to a new report from The Athletic, Dodge was planning to return to NASCAR in 2028, but recent development breakthroughs have accelerated that timeline. The automaker has allegedly already completed initial wind tunnel testing and is figuring out how it will produce the engines.