Can anyone dethrone four-time champion Ron Hornaday Jr.? How will Kyle Busch's new Truck Series teams factor into the equation? Will Johnny Sauter and Matt Crafton continue to claw their way to the top? With a slew of changes in place amongst the teams, drivers and NASCAR rules, the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, set to kick off its first race Feb. 12 at Daytona (8 p.m. ET live on SPEED; NCWTS Setup with Krista Voda at 7:30 p.m. ET) promises a plethora of storylines and drama. In the Q&A below, SPEED caught up with its on-air Truck Series personalities to break down the upcoming year:

SPEED: Is there a driver or team "flying under the radar" that you think will emerge as the dark horse and become the biggest surprise of the season?

"Matt Crafton and the No. 88 Thorsport team will surprise some people this year. I think they have the foundation to compete for a title and stay closer to the points leader than they did last season. And with the changes at KHI, who knows ..." -- Adam Alexander, SPEED reporter

"Johnny Sauter almost fits into the dark horse category, although he didn't really fly under the radar last year. But I don't know that someone can step out of the pack and elevate their program to where they can contend with Hornaday. I will be looking to see what the new Turner Motorsports team does. Ricky Carmichael has some races under his belt although I'm not sure he has enough oval track experience to emerge from the pack. But I don't see that sleeper right now." -- Phil Parsons, SPEED analyst

"It's hard to call Kyle Busch's new team a dark horse but with crew chiefs Dan Stillman and Eric Phillips working there, I think people may be underrating them a bit. Although Kyle's truck won't compete for the driver's championship because he's splitting driver duties with Brian Ickler, Tayler Malsam could easily become a contender for wins and the points race." -- Ray Dunlap, SPEED reporter

"Timothy Peters had a pretty good year last season and if things come together for them, they might be a dark horse that could surprisingly challenge. Matt Crafton looked like the only challenge Hornaday had last season but the kid had so much bad luck. This is a tough one - there are a lot more dark horses than favorites this year." -- Darrell Waltrip, three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and SPEED and FOX Sports analyst; analyst for SPEED's Truck Series coverage at Daytona

"I think Michael Waltrip will be the biggest surprise of the season. After watching from the SPEED announce booth for the last six years, Michael will now be behind the wheel of one of these trucks and he'll have the expertise of Richie Wauters. Not only will this be the biggest surprise, but it will be the most entertaining." -- Rick Allen, SPEED play-by-play announcer

SPEED: Who is your pick for the 2010 Truck Series championship?

"It will be interesting to see how Rick Ren's departure will affect Ron Hornaday's performance. Ren has been a winner everywhere he has gone. I also give a nod to Kyle Busch. His operation is not brand new and had a lot of things in place (with the former Xpress Motorsports) where they can just pick up and go. If you throw Ren and Busch in, I think it will give Hornaday a lot of competition. Todd Bodine had kind of an off-year last season and I think they'll get back in the mix. Hornaday will have his hands full - there's plenty of competition to challenge him this year." -- Darrell Waltrip, three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and SPEED and FOX Sports analyst; analyst for SPEED's Truck Series coverage at Daytona

"I think Matt Crafton will take the title in 2010. Hey - why not? The Thorsport organization was riding a wave of momentum in 2009. They also seem to be the organization with the least amount of off-season moves and that stability just might become their trump card. My head says stick with Hornaday to repeat but my heart says to go out on a limb with Crafton." -- Krista Voda, host of NCWTS Setup

"Until someone knocks Ron Hornaday off the mountain, he is the guy to beat. KHI endured significant changes in the off-season, most notably the loss of crew chief Rick Ren, and a quick, successful start to the season would greatly help their chances of repeating as champions. Given the manner in which Hornaday dominated at the conclusion of 2009, he has to be the favorite in 2010. However, Ren's departure could open the door for Matt Crafton, who seems to take a step closer to the title every season." --Adam Alexander, SPEED reporter

"Ron Hornaday is my pick for champion in 2010. Until somebody shows me they can run week in and week out with Ron, then he should retain his champion status. A new crew chief will make it a little more difficult for the repeat, but they have a very solid foundation to work with." -- Rick Allen, SPEED play-by-play announcer

"I believe Mike Skinner will eliminate the 29th-place finishes that killed his average finish the past few seasons and give him that extra edge. The odds are stacked against me to go against conventional wisdom and not pick Hornaday, but I expect Skinner and Gene Nead to make a formidable combination that will pull off an upset for Randy Moss Motorsports. Nead's experience provides a really good fit for them and given the way they race, I think they'll be hard to beat. Most everyone is picking Hornaday but someone has to step it up and do it better to knock him off the perch, just as with Jimmie Johnson, and I think Skinner is poised to do that." -- Ray Dunlap, SPEED reporter

SPEED: What storylines will you following as the season gets underway?

"I think the possibility of Michael Waltrip running in the trucks all season is something we will have to watch. Additionally, the progression of Kyle Busch Motorsports will be interesting. How big of an impact will Rick Ren have in a General Manager role?" -- Rick Allen, SPEED play-by-play announcer

"I'll be watching 'Shrub's' new venture - Kyle Busch Motorsports. The combination of Kyle Busch and Brian Ickler will be quite potent and that truck will be in Victory Lane a lot. The only thing that keeps them out of the running for the big trophy is the fact they're splitting driving duties. However, I do feel Kyle Busch Motorsports will be a threat for the owner's title. "I'll also have my eye on Ricky Carmichael because this could be a breakout year for him. Now that he has some experience, both in the truck and on some of the tracks, Carmichael finally will get to show what he can do. His confidence and his performance will be up from last year." -- Krista Voda, host of NCWTS Setup

"I'm interested to see if someone can step up and challenge Ron Hornaday and I think this is the year. The new Mike Skinner/Gene Nead combination will be quite potent. Skinner had a great season last year even though Randy Moss Motorsports had just made the last-minute switch over to Toyota and Nead brings championship-winning experience to the table. As for Hornaday, we'll have to see how much losing Rick Ren will affect his performance. I think the KHI organization is strong enough to compensate, though, and they're bringing in Dave Fuge Sr., who has two championships under his belt, so they've got firepower behind Hornaday. But I really think the guy to watch this year will be Johnny Sauter. He finished 2009 strong when Joe Shear Jr. came on board, so look for Sauter to really turn some heads this season." -- Phil Parsons, SPEED analyst

"Hornaday and Skinner both have new crew chiefs but the duo that hits it off the quickest and finds that chemistry will have a leg up on the other. I am anxious to see how Johnny Sauter and Timothy Peters look out of the gate in 2010. Both drivers put up big numbers in the second half of 2009 that included a trip to Victory Lane. Additionally, rookie Justin Lofton was stellar in the ARCA Racing Series and I'm curious to see how that experience helps him in his rookie year in the trucks. Finally, how good will Kyle Busch Motorsports be in their first season? Don't count them out." -- Adam Alexander, SPEED reporter

"With Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick campaigning trucks with multiple drivers, how many wins will they pilfer from the regulars? Will Brian Ickler or Tayler Malsam snag their first victories driving for Busch's new team? Will the revised pit road rules make for better racing? Will the 'Track too Tough to Tame' leave a significant mark on the championship? Additionally, the new vented fuel can in play this year forces pit crews to learn a different way of pitting the truck. I think it could affect the outcome and generate more pit road penalties until teams figure it out." -- Ray Dunlap, SPEED reporter

SPEED: Who is your pick for Rookie of the Year?

"I think the fight between Justin Lofton and Austin Dillon will be a good one. I'm excited to see that black No. 3 back on track. But in the end, the experience Lofton earned while battling for an ARCA championship last year will give him the edge in terms of composure under pressure." -- Krista Voda, host of NCWTS Setup

"I think Justin Lofton will be the top rookie this season. He finished 16th in his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut last year at Michigan, won six ARCA races and claimed the series championship. The kid isn't quite 24 years old, so he has a bright future." -- Adam Alexander, SPEED reporter

"Justin Lofton and Austin Dillon are two solid rookie candidates. I was quite impressed with Lofton's ARCA efforts the past two years with his 2009 title and six wins. Dillon also turned heads in the limited time he has spent in a stock car. But at this moment, I would give the Rookie of the Year nod to Lofton based on the experience he has on Dillon." -- Phil Parsons, SPEED analyst

"This year's Raybestos Rookie of the Year title should be fun to watch. The black No. 3 returns to fulltime competition with young Austin Dillon behind the wheel. Joining him with a yellow stripe on the bumper will be 2009 ARCA Series champion, Justin Lofton. Another rookie to keep an eye on is Parker Kligerman, who will be filling in part-time for Brad Keselowski. I think it's going to be a pretty good battle between those guys." -- Ray Dunlap, SPEED reporter

SPEED: Who do you expect to show the most improvement over last season?

"Johnny Sauter and Timothy Peters made great second-half runs in '09 and both enjoyed a trip to Victory Lane. With some consistency in 2010, both could be in the hunt." -- Adam Alexander, SPEED reporter

"Most improved from 2009 will be Mike Skinner. With Gene Nead on board as his crew chief, this team will be a title contender again. His former teammate, Tayler Malsam, gets honorable mention with his move to Kyle Busch Motorsports." -- Rick Allen, SPEED play-by-play announcer

Note: An Austin Dillon driver diary will begin running on SPEEDtv.com the week of Feb. 1.