Another sign pointing towards Dodge returning to the NASCAR Truck Series has been found in the promotional packet local dealers are issuing to partners and employees.
For example, Wisconsin Dodge dealer Jerry Brickner is under the impression Dodge is indeed returning to the Craftsman Truck Series after attending a virtual ‘go to market’ meeting with corporate this week. In an email shared and screen shot by someone in the loop and passed onto Sportsnaut, Dodge dealers are anticipating a RAM activation to include its participation in the division next season.
Catchfence originally broke the story last month that Dodge would return to the Truck Series in 2026 in advance of an eventual return to the highest levels. It would do so more easily because that division utilizes a spec Ilmore engine for every manufacturer with only different body styles reflecting the respective OEMs.
Dodge would then target a return to the Cup Series by 2028 with NASCAR working through several options to incorporate various engine platforms under a BOP style regulation system. (Update: This would be done through torque sensors, which have since been added to the 2025 rule book for test sessions in advance of this possible solution to incorporating various power plant types.)
It’s also worth noting that the individual brands ‘Dodge’ and ‘RAM’ are now separate entities but both owned by European automaker Stellantis N.V, which was formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group. Despite being separate brands, both answer to the same marketing and activations department.
Matt Weaver is a Motorsports Insider for Sportsnaut. Follow him on Twitter.
