Who can slow down Hendrick Motorsports?

Drivers: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Clint Bowyer WHY RCR MIGHT WIN A TITLE

Harvick and Burton are seasoned veterans who have been involved in points races, and Bowyer was the dark-horse candidate who had a legitimate championship shot in the final few races last year.

WHY RCR MIGHT COME UP SHORT

Burton needs to rebound after a strong '06 campaign, and Harvick needs more consistency in the Chase. Bowyer won't fly under the radar again this year.

2. JOE GIBBS RACING
Drivers: Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch

WHY JGR MIGHT WIN A TITLE

One word -- talent. Stewart, Hamlin and newcomer Busch present as formidable a trio as there is in racing, including Hendrick's drivers.

Another word -- Toyota. The Japanese manufacturer was a dud in NASCAR's top series in 2007, but a jump in performance in a car's second year has long been a trend in the sport. The Camry will need it to be competitive.

3 ROUSH FENWAY RACING
Drivers: Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, David Ragan WHY ROUSH MIGHT WIN A TITLE

Edwards is an up-and-coming star, and Kenseth (2004 champ), Biffle and McMurray are solid drivers who can compete for a victory on any given Sunday.

WHY ROUSH MIGHT COME UP SHORT