Dodge Is Reportedly Considering A Big Move With NASCAR

It's been nearly a decade since Dodge's departure from the Craftsman Truck Series, but that could be coming to an end in the very near future says reporter Chris Knight.

NASCAR has reportedly received a formal submission from the automobile company about rejoining the sport in 2026 after leaving in the '16 campaign.

"According to sources, Dodge is the leading candidate to return to the sport, marking a comeback after its 2016 departure with the RAM brand, though the manufacturer had withdrawn official support after the 2013 season," Knight said.

Dodge has a pretty storied history in the Truck Series, winning the manufacturers' championship three times from 2001-2004, and it sounds like it could also have an eye on returning to the Cup Series as well — but Knight reports that wouldn't be until 2028.

NASCAR's Truck Series manufacturers currently consist of Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. However, there's been some speculation that Chevy could be looking to get out and may be replaced with another General Motors brand.

The Chevrolet name has been a part of 81 NASCAR championships and has represented some of the biggest names in the sport such as: Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart.

It's hard to imagine Chevy not being a part of NASCAR in some capacity. But as of right now, there's a lot of questions surrounding the automakers future on the track.