Hornaday remains favorite in Trucks

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts Friday with the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Here is a look at the drivers and teams to watch.

Camping World Truck Series

Preseason Top 10

1. RON HORNADAY, KEVIN HARVICK INC.

Hornaday earned his NASCAR-record fourth championship in 2009 and appears a clear favorite for title No. 5.

2. MATT CRAFTON, THORSPORT RACING

Although Crafton didn't earn a victory last season, he ran up front virtually every race. He'll need to win to catch Hornaday.

3. MIKE SKINNER, RANDY MOSS MOTORSPORTS

Skinner has come close in recent seasons to adding a second series title to his résumé, but is time running out?

4. TODD BODINE, GERMAIN RACING

Since winning the title in 2006, Bodine has remained in the hunt, but Germain sponsorship problems could hurt his chances this season.

5. JUSTIN LOFTON, RED HORSE RACING

Last season's ARCA champion is making his full-time venture into NASCAR competition.

6. JOHNNY SAUTER, THORSPORT RACING

With a year under his belt, Sauter expects to be contending for several wins this season.

7. TAYLER MALSAM, KYLE BUSCH MOTORSPORTS

Tayler has shown he is fast, and he will be driving what will surely be fast equipment.

8. AUSTIN DILLON, RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING

Driving the historic No. 3 will gain Dillon an instant fan base. Strong performances and a possible rookie title would boost it more.

9. RICKY CARMICHAEL, TURNER MOTORSPORTS

The former motocross champion ran several races last season with KHI and has been developing quickly. Expect more improvement.

10. DAVID STARR, RANDY MOSS MOTORSPORTS

Starr did well at HT Motorsports last season and should contend for wins at RMM.

What they're saying ...

"We had a great year last year, but I think that this year ... we have a little more funding, and a good program."

Mike Skinner

"I feel like the depth of his team is twice as good as it was last year as far as depth and experience from the mechanics and things that are working on it." KHI owner Kevin Harvick, on driver Ron Hornaday

"My dream was to come to Daytona to win a race at Daytona. I don't care if it's on a bicycle. I'm going to still try to win a race here." Hornaday on racing at Daytona

Three to watch

1. Austin Dillon: Drove in four stock-car series as an RCR development driver in 2009, including two top-15 finishes in two Truck races. He also had two runner-up finishes in two ARCA starts.

2. Justin Lofton: Won six times last season on his way to the ARCA championship. He's also a former standout driver in mountain bikes and Late Models.

3. Kyle Busch Motorsports: With Kyle Busch as owner, expect the trucks to be fast, up front and in contention.