Dodge Might Be Ready to Rejoin NASCAR
In 2012, Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver's Championship behind the wheel of a Dodge Charger. After the season was finished, though, Dodge was officially done with NASCAR. Now, four years later, it looks like Dodge is ready to get back in.
Autoweek reports that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed his interest in a return over the weekend. Speaking to reporters at the Ferrari Challenge World Finals, Marchionne said he'd love to see Dodge make a return. "I talked to Jim France (executive vice-president of NASCAR) about this just last night," he said.
As for why Dodge pulled out of the sport in the first place, Marchionne said it was purely about money. "I am the guilty party at the table. In 2009 we came out of bankruptcy; we couldn't (justify) racing in NASCAR when I was trying to pay bills and make payroll. I think we're in a different place now."
Brian France, NASCAR's CEO, confirmed that the sport was considering adding another manufacturer, but he declined to give any specifics. Whether or not he was referring to Dodge is not clear. It's also not clear when Dodge would make its return.
But with Marchionne on board, we suspect you'll see Dodge back in NASCAR sooner rather than later.
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