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There have been rumors floating around for a while now that Dodge could be returning to NASCAR competition soon. But thanks to a recently leaked document, it may be the perfect time for the American performance brand to return to the sport.
Rumors got going after November when NASCAR President Steve Phelps held a “State of the Sport” address to inform the public about the direction NASCAR was heading going into the 2022 season. Taking questions, Phelps was asked about recent rumors about Dodge and other manufacturers entering the sport.
“Our three existing OEMs are happy about that, ” Phelps said. “Our race teams are happy about that. We’re happy about that. It’s been widely rumored that Dodge is one of those or closest. I won’t confirm or deny that. It is important. We’ve made no bones about the fact that we want to have a new OEM in our sport. I think we got delayed with the pandemic.”
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“We are in daily dialogue with one (OEM) in particular that’s close to the finish line, depending on who you ask, ” O’Donnell said. “It’ll be terrific for the sport if we can get that. But I think ideally if we could ever get to five, that’d be awesome.”
O’Donnell explained the main reason for NASCAR’s switch to the Next-Gen car was because of electrification. A movement that the Dodge brand is currently getting ready to embrace with the debut of its upcoming 2023 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and the next-generation Dodge Charger (LF) and Dodge Challenger (LB) that are scheduled to debut next year.
Dodge will unveil a conceptual version of the next-generation electrified Dodge Challenger, rumored to appear the week of the Woodward Dream Cruise.
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But thanks to the leaked document from NASCAR, it appears that the sanctioning body will begin incorporating electrification at the 2023 Busch Light Clash scheduled to be held at the L.A. Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. NASCAR designed its latest generation of “Next-Gen” stock cars to incorporate electrification from the early stages of their development. The move to electrification comes as the current OEMs push NASCAR to better reflect their own automotive product portfolios. You know the slogan, “win on Sunday, sell on Monday”!
According to the documents leaked, NASCAR will roll out its electrified program in different phases. The first phase (Phase 1) will have demonstrator events held alongside the normal Cup schedule at 6 different events in 2023, the first being the Busch Light Clash. The events would hold two 30-minute races (one on Saturday and one on Sunday), showcasing the new cars to the public. Manufacturers would be allowed to run up to 3 or 4 cars each, meaning about 12 electric cars would be on track. The events would not allow for charging/battery swaps but will allow teams to participate in non-competitive pit stops for tire changes and the ability to fix any damage if needed.
The documents also released some specifications on the cars. Using the current Next-Gen chassis, the electrified versions would feature different front and rear fascias to incorporate the electric powertrains, all-wheel-drive (AWD), a DC voltage of 900-volts, (3) electric motors producing more than 1, 000 combined horsepower, and regen capability of 200 kW. NASCAR states it has set a goal for the cars to hit similar lap times as their internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered counterparts.
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For diehard race fans who would enjoy the sounds of stock cars, NASCAR will also “evaluate options for sound” and look to OEMs for input since electric cars don’t produce noise.
But what may be the most interesting thing about the leaked documents, is that there appeared to be three illustrations of proposed re-bodied designs for potential race cars, as crossover/SUVs. NASCAR would allow the OEMs to decide if the move from the traditional race cars to a crossover/SUV-bodied design for its Cup program to better align with their portfolios. Among the illustrations leaked, were proposals for Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2024 Chevy Blazer SS EV, and Toyota bZ4X NASCAR Cup cars.
But there lies a problem. All of the illustrations showcase battery-electric vehicle (BEV) versions of the current OEMs in the sports lineups. Although Dodge will continue to build cars, its new Hornet crossover will not be an entirely all-electric offering as it will be available as an ICE or PHEV.
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Finally, NASCAR would also own or license all intellectual property involving the new electrified cars. It is not clear if the electric racers would replace Cup series vehicles or be featured in their own national racing series. But NASCAR plans to have electrified cars in competition for 2025.
Either way, it leaves a lot of questions about the future of the sport and the return of the Dodge brand in the air.
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On Friday, NASCAR and Rev Racing announced the 2023 class for the Drive for Diversity program, which has been giving minorities a chance to climb the ladder of motorsport since 2004.
In all, eight drivers were selected from the Advance Auto Parts Drive For Diversity Combine, which was hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina, and South Boston, Virginia, to represent the D4D program this season.
“We are extremely energized by the talent we saw this past November at the Combine, ” said Siegel. “We look forward to the season ahead and developing this amazing class of incoming drivers. This year’s class represents a talented pipeline of NASCAR’s future stars. Our entire Rev Racing organization is committed to being a championship-contending team and one of the premier development programs in NASCAR.”
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The drivers that were selected include Lavar Scott, Andrés Pérez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna, and Justin Campbell — all of which will return to the program and drive for Rev Racing again in 2023.
“We’re excited to welcome our newest class of drivers and be a part of their growth and development, ” said Jordan Leatherman, NASCAR’s Director, Diversity and Inclusion. “We’re proud to see Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth graduate from the program and start a new chapter in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Their success reflects their talent and hard work.”
Rev Racing, which has been the team that has played home to the drivers and crew members within the Drive For Diversity program, will extend its racing footprint into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2023. The team will field the No. 2 Chevrolet Silverado, which will be driven by Nick Sanchez. The organization will have an alliance with Kyle Busch Motorsports, which has transitioned to Chevrolet for the upcoming season.
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Joining Sanchez in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season will be his 2022 Rev Racing teammate Rajah Caruth. Caruth will pilot the No. 24 entry for GMS Racing for the entirety of the 2023 schedule.
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Subscribe to our exclusive email newsletter, the TC Daily Pit Stop, and have the latest NASCAR news sent straight to your inbox every morning!Collin Fern will start his own NASCAR Xfinity Series team in 2023. The new No. 96 team is set to compete part-time beginning at Richmond in April. Fern was a longtime employee of Brandonbilt Motorsports.
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FRS Racing has released its official press release. The release confirms the information contained in ’s initial report, and includes a quote from the team’s owner Collin Fern.
Fern says that while the team is part-time for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, he hopes the team will be full-time in 2024.
“FRS Racing is the culmination of an entire off-season’s worth of hard work trying to build a brand from scratch. I am extremely excited for this opportunity, and I cannot thank Jerry Brown and David Clarke enough for their visions and belief in me to carry on what they’ve built, ” Fern explained. “I look forward to being on track part-time in 2023, with the hope that we can be full-time come the 2024 season.”
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Collin Fern will officially become the owner of his own NASCAR Xfinity Series team — FRS Racing, has learned. An official announcement is expected to come from the team on Friday.
FRS Racing will field the No. 96 Chevrolet Camaro. ECR Engines will provide engines to FRS Racing in 2023. The team will also utilize Richard Childress Racing chassis. Richmond Raceway is slated to be the venue where FRS Racing makes its NASCAR Xfinity Series debut on April 1st.
The team is not expected to reveal its driver lineup or primary sponsorship partners on Friday. Those announcements should be
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