Rumors are flying, and after almost five full years out of the race, MOPAR
could be making its way back into the NASCAR scene. The conditions that
necessitated their untimely exit back in 2012, despite a major win,
seem to have receded, and the Dodge/Mopar family is looking at future
opportunities to participate in the sport once more.
Unexpected Leave
During 2009, the entire Fiat Chrysler
group was facing rather dire circumstances. CEO Sergio Marchionne made
the decision to remove their name from the NASCAR ranks as he turned his
focus to paying bills and getting out of bankruptcy. Then, in early
2012, Penske announced they were abandoning their four Dodge teams and moving to Ford,
leaving Dodge with little to defend. Despite the large and loyal
following of MOPAR fans across the U.S., Marchionne determined he needed
to get his company back on track before they could race again. Read More: AutosVocie.com
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