#2. Caveman-
With this season's plans announced, he's made a confident statement he'll be a title factor

#3. Brokintoof-
Although he hasn't announced his plans, he won the most races last year

#4. Ocr-
Whenever he showed up he was a front-runner, hasn't announced his plans yet

#5. Philly-
Had some strong runs last season and got into the chase, now is running his own team with a different make

#6. Ty-
Although his best finish was 2nd three times, considering he was only in 9 races, that's a decent feat. Announced the return of his own team, and it will be a single car operation

#7. JohnDeere-
The runner up for last years title, signed another season to Jumbo Tron, but plate tracks were a struggle last season

#8. Tonsofun-
Won 2 races of the three he was in, but may only run part time this season.

Other's worth mentioning,

#9. Equil-
Signed with a new team and new make, hoping to get back to winner's circle