Ram CEO needs Dodge to enter NASCAR Cup by 2027

Chatting with Kevin Harvick on his ‘Completely happy Hour’ podcast, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, who used to work because the CEO for Dodge underneath Stellantis, made it clear that the producer has Cup aspirations. Ram not too long ago introduced their plans to return to the Truck Sequence in 2026, however the return of Dodge to Cup might come as quickly as 2027.

“Coming into Truck is so much simpler than coming into Cup,” admitted Kuniskis earlier than including: “It’ll take somewhat bit longer to get to Cup. Our objective is to get to Cup a yr after that (Truck return). Now, everyone has informed me we’re loopy, there is not any approach you are gonna get there, however we expect there’s a few issues from our legacy that may velocity that growth time up. And perhaps, perhaps we could be at Daytona this yr with Truck after which the next yr, Daytona in Cup. 

“Loads of very good individuals — smarter than me — stated you higher plan on two years to get again to Cup. However TBD (to be decided). I am all the time pushing for the faster timeline. So, I am hoping that it is 2027 … 2026 for Truck and 2027 for Cup.”

He additionally stated that there have been a pair different alternatives to re-enter the game over the previous 12 years, however these plans by no means got here to fruition. “It has been approach too lengthy,” stated Kuniskis.

NASCAR government vp John Probst beforehand said that the minimal time for making ready a Cup entry is probably going round 18 months.

Dodge left the Cup Sequence on the conclusion of the 2012 season, leaving Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota as the one three producers on the prime degree of the game. In addition they left the game as champions, successful the title with Brad Keselowski and Workforce Penske.

Ram has not but introduced their precise plans for 2026, together with what workforce(s) and drivers they are going to be related to. It’s also possible to watch the complete interview with Harvick HERE.