Dodge body panels come to Late Model racing in 2026

As first reported by Short Track Scene, Late Model teams will be able to use a newly developed Five Star Bodies Dodge Charger Scat Pack nose and rear-bumper starting in 2026 as approved by the Approved Body Configuration committee.

Per a Dodge and Stellantis press release:

The Direct Connection-licensed Dodge Charger Nose, designed to evoke the aggressive front fascia of the all-new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack, as well as new Charger front and rear fascia graphics kits, will be on display starting today in the Five Star Racecars Bodies booth at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. The nose, as well as the front and rear graphics kits, feature the look of the new Charger, including a graphic version of the Fratzog logo, the new symbol of Dodge next-generation vehicles.

This comes as Stellantis is set to enter the NASCAR Truck Series with the RAM brand next year and an expectation that the Dodge brand will re-enter the Cup Series in the years to come.

“Direct Connection, working with licensee Five Star Racecar Bodies, is continuing to bring the presence of the all-new Dodge Charger to the racetrack with a new Charger Scat Pack nose, and Charger front and rear graphics kits for grassroots Late Model racers,” said Kevin Kidd, motorsports competition director for Stellantis American Brands. “Whether it’s the track, strip or street, Direct Connection is the source for go-fast, high-performance parts.”

The body kit comes in white, black, blue and red and has been approved for immediate use by the ABC Late Model sanctioning organization.

“After months of detailed analysis, data review and controlled wind tunnel comparisons, the next-gen Dodge Charger Nose has demonstrated full compliance with the parity standards outlined in Appendix A,” said Marty Melo, chairperson of the ABC committee. “We are confident this nose will integrate seamlessly into competition while preserving the competitive balance essential to the integrity of the sport.”