DUNLAP: Picking the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series Champion

02-04-2007 | Ray Dunlap, SPEED

DUNLAP: Picking the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series Champion

Will Toyota continue to dominate the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2007, or will the domestic manufacturers raise their games sufficiently to contend for the title? (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Last season race fans witnessed one of the craziest championship battles ever in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In a few days we will begin the lucky 13th season for the series. Our broadcast team welcomes Adam Alexander to the SPEED television crew.

As I began packing my bags for Daytona, a few questions came to mind about the upcoming 25-race season. While we will have to wait until almost Thanksgiving to find out the answers, here are a few things I would like to know….

1. Will the Toyota brand dominate AGAIN in 2007? The development of their 2007 Camry and new Nextel Cup teams has definitely pulled resources away from the Truck teams. The driver line-up for Toyota is still hard to beat. Can the Detroit three step up to the battle?

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