Stellantis, parent company of Dodge, Ram and other brands, has appointed Kevin Kidd as its North American motorsports competition director.

Kidd will lead motorsports activities for the brand in NHRA and Ram's upcoming return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026.

Kidd brings more than 25 years of motorsports experience to the role, including leadership positions as director, crew chief and race engineer, and also served on the NASCAR Competition Advisory Committee.

"The intersection of engineering and competition has always been my passion," said Kidd. "Stellantis' innovative approach to motorsports, especially in partnership with Kaulig Racing, presents a unique opportunity to push boundaries. I'm looking forward to contributing fresh ideas to help drive these efforts forward."

Kidd will work closely with Kaulig Racing, Tony Stewart Racing and Direct Connection Engineering, reporting directly to Tom Sacoman, senior vice president of SRT Performance Division operations.

For more information, visit stellantis.com.