Will Dodge ever go back to NASCAR?

For those of you wanting Dodge to return to NASCAR's elite series, the Tony Stewart rumors are still in full swing. The latest rumors have Dodge possibly returning in 2024, as Stewart-Haas Racing is currently under contract with Ford Performance until the end of the 2023 season.

Why is Dodge not in NASCAR anymore?

Despite designing a Gen-6 car, Dodge stepped away from the sport after Brad Keselowski's 2012 championship. The American automaker pulled its support, unable to find a flagship team to replace the departing Penske Racing.

Is Stewart-Haas Racing switching to Dodge?

NASCAR Hall of Famer and Stewart-Haas Racing owner Tony Stewart is thrilled to work with car manufacturer Dodge in NASCAR's top series after 10 years.

Are there any Dodge cars in NASCAR?

Dodge won't support any programs in NASCAR next year, but Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of the SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand, didn't rule out a presence for the Dodge after 2013.

Is Dodge getting rid of the V8?

Dodge will show off its new electric concept vehicle early in 2022, and discontinue its roaring Hellcat V8 engines, after 2023, the brand's chief executive recently confirmed to an automotive news outlet.

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Why is Dodge discontinuing the Hellcat?

Dodge is ending production of its iconic, V-8-powered Hellcat Challenger and Charger muscle cars models by 2023 as the brand transitions to a mix of electrified EV, hybrid, and plug-in drivetrains in the face of government regulations forcing battery-powered vehicles.

What engine will NASCAR use in 2022?

2022 race cars will be powered by V8 NASCAR engines making 725 horsepower. Because of substantially increased downforce, the NASCAR Next Gen cars will require more power to maintain current speeds. Since a dangerous 1987 crash, an official restrictor plate limits all NASCAR engines to about 410 horsepower.

Why doesn't Honda have a NASCAR?

The big reason that Honda and Nissan are not in NASCAR is that the companies do not want to be in NASCAR. Also Toyota is a much bigger company with many more assets to engage in the hugely expensive NASCAR series. Toyota produces a bit over 7.3 million cars each year.

Who makes the best NASCAR engine?

Chevy first began a relationship with NASCAR in 1955, with its V-8 powered engine still used in racing to this day. A V8 engine has 8 cylinder pistons, with its components arranged in a V-shape, hence the name. It is the standard build for all NASCAR engines.

What engine do Toyota use in NASCAR?

Toyota NASCAR vehicles have a 725 horsepower V8 racing engine. Toyota Racing Development is based in Southern California and supplies engines for four racing teams. The company builds 350 to 400 racing engines a year for its NASCAR teams.

Is NASCAR going to hybrid cars?

For the 2022 season, NASCAR's Next Gen cars are not using hybrid engines, they are using pushrod V8s just like the previous Generation-6 cars. But NASCAR President Steve Phelps plans to change the powertrains by the 2024 season.

Is Dodge in drag racing?

Dodge//SRT and Mopar are teaming up with a new team owner for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Dodge will still be supporting the same two main drivers. Leah Pruett will drive the TSR Top Fuel Dragster and Matt Hagan will still pilot the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car.

Why is Mopar banned from NASCAR?

According to various sources, the Hemi was banned "not for technological reasons, but because it wasn't readily available in cars from Dodge or Plymouth assembly lines, 'readily' being the key concept." The thrust of the argument being that it was too costly of an option for the average buyer.

What cars are NASCAR banned?

And the 1969 Dodge Daytona did just that as the rules were rewritten. Dodge and Plymouth were the two brands that were told they could not bring their vehicles to race competitively. The Superbird from Plymouth was the other aero-vehicle that could not compete at NASCAR events.

What cars are used in NASCAR 2021?

NASCAR unveiled the Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Ford Mustang GT, and Toyota Camry TRD at The Park Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 5, 2021, with Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, and Denny Hamlin representing their respective brands during the event.

Who is the richest person in NASCAR?

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. earns the ranking of the wealthiest NASCAR driver, with an estimated net worth of $300 million.

Will NASCAR go electric?

NASCAR's three automakers, Ford, Toyota and Chevrolet, are all heavily into electrification. Ford and Toyota are leaders in the hybrid space and adding electric vehicles to their lineups, while Chevrolet has pledged to go all-electric by 2035.

Are all NASCAR engines the same?

All engines are the same size, and, in fact, they're all the same except for certain parts on the engine. "The manufacturer supplies those parts to the teams and they assemble the engines." One major area of differentiation among the engine design teams relates to valve timing.

How much horsepower does a 2021 Nascar Cup car have?

The sanctioning body is targeting the use of a 670 horsepower engine package for a majority of its races next season, NASCAR chief racing development officer Steve O'Donnell said during Friday's test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

How much does a Nascar engine cost?

On average, a typical NASCAR engine costs around $100,000. However, during some racing events, teams use more than one engine. For example, a car competing in the Daytona 500 may use up to three engines throughout the event.

Do NASCAR's have turbos?

The engines in today's NASCAR race cars produce upward of 750 horsepower, and they do it without turbochargers, superchargers or particularly exotic components.

Is Dodge coming out with a new Barracuda?

The Plymouth Barracuda may return this year, but It will be under the Dodge Brand. With the exception of an electric Dodge Muscle car that will arrive in 2024, Stellantis has been awfully quiet regarding any performance models.

Is Dodge ending the Hemi?

We discussed in a previous blog the news that FCA was ending Hellcat production in 2023 and going to replace the product line with a new series of all muscle car EVs. Now the latest news is shortly after that happens, FCA will cease gas burning Hemi V8 production totally in production cars and trucks.

What is Dodge doing in 2023?

That's right, Dodge is making an electric car

According to KBB, “Dodge is moving its muscle car line into the world of electric vehicles, and what's being referred to as an “eMuscle” concept car will be shown sometime in 2023.” The four-door Dodge Charger will also be pushed aside during this electric revolution.