Richard Childress Reportedly Might Drop Chevy for Dodge

NASCAR is seeing the return of RAM in the Truck Series next season. The Stellantis brand will work with Kaulig Racing for next season. This comeback has opened the possibility for another Stellantis brand, Dodge to re-enter the Cup Series in the near future. Now, rumors have emerged that Richard Childress might be willing to ditch Chevrolet for Dodge.

Richard Childress Racing is one of the frontrunners in the Cup Series. The team could be the right fit for Dodge to return to the premiere NASCAR series. Although, Kaulig Racing is likely the frontrunner for a Dodge comeback, considering its tie-up in the Truck Series next season. Yet, there is a connection to RCR.

Kaulig Racing runs ECR engines, ECR is owned by none other than Richard Childress Racing. This paves the door not only for RCR to race for Dodge, but even supply engines to more Dodge-backed teams in the future.

NASCAR insider Jordan Bianchi asserted that there was uncertainty over the teams that could join Kaulig in making the switch to Dodge. He admitted that Richard Childress Racing was likely the best fit, considering its engine program.

It’s still too early to definitely state which team(s) will join Kaulig in carrying the Dodge banner whenever it re-enters Cup, as there are several candidates, but Richard Childress Racing is an intriguing option — especially because of its engine program that could then supply engines to other Dodge-backed teams.

Jordan Bianchi told NY Times.

However, there is a caveat. Richard Childress has a longstanding relationship with General Motors. Since the 60s, RCR has only run GM brands, be it Chevy, Oldsmobile or Pontiac. Team owner Richard Childress is known to value loyalty, and it would be interesting to see if he decides on such a major shift in allegiances.

Whether RCR would actually make the switch from Chevrolet to Dodge is another question. Since RCR first entered Cup back in the late 1960s, it has always fielded General Motors-branded cars (Chevrolet, Oldsmobile or Pontiac). Severing these ties would be something team owner Richard Childress, who values loyalty, would not do without great hesitation.

Jordan Bianchi added.

Richard Childress might be forced to join Dodge

Presently, Richard Childress Racing has a good relationship with General Motors. However, RCR still lags behind another Chevy team, Hendrick Motorsports. Time and time again, HMS has had the upper hand on Childress’ team. On the other hand, a move to Dodge might give RCR more freedom.