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Dodge nears NASCAR Cup Series return in 2027 after 14 years

Dodge could return to NASCAR's top series in time for the Daytona 500, with a reported partnership involving Richard Childress Racing's ECR Engines; the left turns await.

On air: Vera Bullock, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:27 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Dodge Nears Blockbuster NASCAR Cup Series Return in 2027 After 14-Year Absence”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:27 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Vera Bullock, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance.

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Yahoo SportsDodge Nears Blockbuster NASCAR Cup Series Return in 2027 After 14-Year Absence

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYahoo Sports reports Dodge is nearing a NASCAR Cup Series return in twenty twenty-seven, after fourteen years away, with a partnership tied to ECR Engines.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVera, your take.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFourteen years is a sabbatical, and Dodge comes back rested, tanned and ready to turn left with real purpose.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot. A sabbatical has a postcard, and I received nothing.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorDaytona has been sitting there for fourteen years with a spot reserved, and the track is furious. Somebody's getting a sternly worded tire mark.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHot. A grudge held by pavement is the most believable one I've heard today.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPavement forgives. It's just glad to have the rubber back.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPavement keeps files, Vera.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMy final take: Dodge didn't leave NASCAR. NASCAR spent fourteen years pretending not to notice the empty seat, and that's the hottest take of all.

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